Students from around the world gathered at Sant’Anselmo for the ICBE youth congress for days of prayer, dialogue and discovery — linking Benedictine schools worldwide through faith and friendship.
The Synod of Abbot Presidents met in Montserrat, 15–19 September, uniting Benedictine leaders in prayer, fraternity and dialogue. Highlights included collaboration with the CIB and preparations for the Benedictine Jubilee of 2029.
The Abbey of Lubiń marked the 450th anniversary of the birth of the Servant of God Father Bernard of Wąbrzeźno OSB with a three-day gathering that brought together Benedictine superiors from Poland, Slovakia, and Ukraine.
During the celebrations which marked the 50th anniversary of the Abbey Church of Worth Abbey (UK), Abbot Primate Jeremias Schröder OSB spoke to the Catholic Union of Great Britain.
A workshop at Sant’Anselmo in Rome brought together Christian and Buddhist monastics for a shared exploration of contemplative practice. Rooted in mutual respect, the dialogue opened new paths for understanding and spiritual enrichment.
Pope Leo XIV welcomed the newly elected Abbot General and all participants to the General Chapter of the Vallombrosan Congregation on 28 June 2025, urging continued fidelity to Gospel simplicity.
