Limits of Hope?
For the feast of Saint Benedict, Abbot Primate Jeremias Schröder reflects on what dies and what lives among us.
Benedictine Moments During the Papal Visit to Spain
Benedictines were involved in Pope Leo XIV's visit to Spain beyond just Montserrat.
Sant’Anselmo and the United States Holocaust Memorial Museum Sign Cooperation Agreement
Rome was a crucial hub where the fate of many Jews under Fascism was decided. Its archives still contain a wealth of historical evidence waiting to be uncovered. By opening its archival holdings to researchers, Sant'Anselmo is making a significant contribution to this important work.
A Glance into the Catalogus: Ratios of Monks to Populations
Another installment of interesting data from the recent Catalogus.
Bridge to the East
Led by Abbot Primate Jeremias Schröder OSB, a Benedictine delegation visited Russian Orthodox monasteries in early July 2026, continuing a papal mandate to foster relations with the Eastern Churches.
The Prior’s Atelier: How Art and Mindfulness Shape Leadership at Europakloster Gut Aich
As part of our series on Benedictine artists, we examine how Br. Thomas Hessler OSB integrates his creative practice into his ongoing leadership as Prior of Europakloster Gut Aich.
Toward the Jubilee : Building the Global Network
On the feast of Saints Peter and Paul, regional promoters and coordinators gathered online to align on their shared mission for the Benedictine Jubilee 2029, a decentralised process of spiritual renewal.
An Act of Freedom – Weston Priory Enters the Swiss-American Congregation
For more than 70 years the monks of Weston were directly subject to the Abbot Primate. Now they are entering the Swiss-American Congregation. Nevertheless, Weston remains a special monastery!
Maintaining Fidelity in a Time of War : A Visit to Ukraine
Following a visit to Ukraine, CIB Moderator Sr. Lynn McKenzie reflects on how the Benedictine nuns of Zhytomyr and Lviv remain faithful to their monastic profession, continuing their round of prayer as the conflict escalates.