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NEWS
of the Benedictine Confederation
and of the Cistercian Family
Here we give recent news from the different Orders of the Benedictine Family
or other news related to the life of our communities
On 28 September, Pope Leo XIV spoke in Metz, in the presence of numerous abbots and superiors, about his vision for Europe, with strong references to Saint Benedict. More on this is available in this issue of NEXUS. On 17 September, Pope Leo XIV confirmed the election of Dom Antonio Bran Tecun as the new Abbot General of the Olivetan Congregation. Papal confirmation is necessary because the Abbot General also serves as the Territorial Abbot of Monteoliveto. The Synod of Abbot
10 October 2026 At the Roots of Europe: Notes from the Aventine and the Rest of the World Over the past few months, I have repeatedly reflected on how we Benedictines should deal with the fact that our founder is the principal patron saint of Europe, while today our monasteries are located on all continents and often flourish better outside Europe than here on the Old Continent. This question occupied me back when I was President of the Missionary Benedictines, and even more
10 October 2026 The past few months have revealed an unmistakable Benedictine thread running through the papal calendar. From his summer residence at Castel Gandolfo, Pope Leo XIV worked a pair of seemingly impromptu excursions into his holiday itinerary. Whether these visits reflected a quiet appreciation for the monastic charism or merely the irresistible appeal of un buon pranzo benedettino, the Holy Father’s presence has offered warm encouragement to the Confederation. Th
