The election of Pope Leo XIV has stirred pride and hope across the Catholic world, his first message from the Loggia — peace — echoing the Benedictine call to peacemaking. His Peruvian roots and connection to the Benedictine Confederation have deeply moved many, especially in Latin America and at Sant’Anselmo in Rome.
Abbot Primate Jeremias shares short excerpts of Confederation news.
Fr. Ruberval Monteiro da Silva OSB merges theology and sacred art in his roles at Sant’Anselmo. His work exemplifies the integration of monastic life, academic rigor, and artistic expression.
In Burkina Faso, parishes and monasteries face immense challenges due to ongoing violence and displacement. Amid fear and poverty, the Church continues to offer support, prayer and hope.
Italian police are seeking help identifying a reliquary of Saint Boniface that may have been stolen from a Benedictine church. Officials invite Benedictine communities to assist in the investigation.
Most Reverend Doctor Shamindra Jayawardena OSB has been elected as the new Abbot General of the Sylvestro Benedictine Congregation. This historic election on 28 May 2025 marks him as the first Sri Lankan to hold the position and the General Chapter was held outside Italy for the first time.