Pope Leo XIV has appointed Father Godfrey Mullen OSB as the 10th Bishop of Belleville. A monk of Saint Meinrad Archabbey, he has served as the diocesan administrator in Illinois since May 2025.
The Benedictine Commission on China (BCC) met in Rome, addressing the complexities of pastoral work in the current situations. Discussions centered on unity, discreet accompaniment and continued support for the Church in China.
At the request of Bishop Aldo Berardi, Fr. Stefan Geiger OSB and Fr. Benoit Alloggia OSB traveled to Kuwait to lead a clergy formation course. Stranded by the sudden outbreak of war, they returned to Rome on 12 March 2026, via Riyadh, Saudi Arabia.
As Cuba faces a historic energy crisis following the loss of Venezuelan fuel, the monks of San José de las Lajas remain a steadfast sign of hope, providing food and spiritual solace despite a looming collapse.
This is a letter from the Abbot Primate to the Oblates associated with our Benedictine monasteries. He shares news about the establishment of an International Secretariat for Benedictine Oblates and the plans for the next World Congress of Oblates.
The annual Abbots Workshop in Mexico City convened 25 superiors to discuss community well-being, hear Sant'Anselmo updates, and begin planning for the 2029 Jubilee of Monte Cassino.
Meeting at the Basilica of Sant’Anselmo with the Benedictine and Dominican communities, Pope Leo XIV began the Lenten Stational Church pilgrimage, moving in penitential procession to the Basilica of Santa Sabina.
Collegio Sant’Anselmo hosted a visit by young priests and monks from the Oriental Orthodox Churches as part of an annual study visit. The event fostered Christian unity, echoing the call of the Second Vatican Council and Pope John Paul II.
A new collection of personal letters, translated and edited by Buckfast Abbey archivist Steve Roach, offers an intimate look at the life and spiritual resilience of Abbot Anscar Vonier OSB.
Dom Geraldo González y Lima OSB, long-serving treasurer of the Benedictine Confederation in Rome, has been elected the fourth Abbot of São Geraldo Abbey in São Paulo, Brazil, returning to his home community.
