After the sad Covid-related demise of Abbot Placidus Mtunguja, the chapter of Ndanda Abbey gathered on 24 and 25 March to elect a successor. They chose Fr. Christian Temu. Story and photos here.

The Benedictine Commission on China (BCC) brings together representatives from Benedictine monasteries throughout the world to exchange information about the work of their communities related to China and to discuss cooperation on projects for China. Because of the pandemic, the meeting this year was held online.

Pope Francis accepts the resignation of Missionary Benedictine Bishop Marian Eleganti OSB, Auxiliary of Chur.