One of the good things about a Catholic church is that it isn't respectable...You can find anyone in it, from duchesses to whores, from tramps to kings.

In Spain, the response to the death of Pope Francis has reflected how the country’s political left found common cause with ...

Fr Richard was a Benedictine monk of Glastonbury Abbey, Massachusetts and a friend to many priests in the UK. In addition to his life-long interest in the fine arts, his commitment to pastoral ...

This contemplation can even include God. The monks have integrated their brewing practices into Benedictine spirituality, whose famous motto is “Ora et Labora” – “Pray and work.” “In general, St.

The monastic Abbey has roots in the 9th century when Benedictine monk Saint Meinrad, memorialised by the route, established a hermitage in the nearby Einsiedeln forest. Brazier is joined by ...

Authorities in the canton of Uri are calling for a full investigation into historical cases of sexual abuse committed by Benedictine monks during the 1960s and 1970s at the Karl Borromaeus College in ...

While 30 Benedictine monks reside today in the “historical monument,” the French abbot noted that “there is nothing left from the very beginning, but from the 11th century onward ...

The site is also home to a Benedictine abbey ... “Although the church says the monks have to stay, everyone from the government is sure the monks will not be there for too long,” he told ...

Parmigiano Reggiano proved the perfect solution for the Benedictine and Cistercian monks craving something special to enjoy in every season. Centuries on, it remains as unique and delicious as when it ...