St. Benedict

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Chapel of the Madonna in Rome's Church of St. Benedict in Piscinula.

St. Benedict Church in Rome celebrates feast with 40 hour adoration vigil

Jul 11, 2019

By Courtney Mares

Before St. Benedict left for Subiaco, he studied in Rome, where today there is a little-known chapel built on the... Read more

The Basilica of St. Benedict in the main square of Norcia, before the earthquake.

Echoes of St. Benedict as Norcia monks rebuild after earthquake

Mar 10, 2017

By Matt Hadro

As Benedictine monks in Norcia, Italy rebuild their monastery from the rubble caused by devastating earthquakes last year, they do... Read more

The Basilica of St. Benedict in the main square of Norcia, before the earthquake.

Basilica of St. Benedict destroyed in earthquake

Oct 30, 2016

A large earthquake struck the central Italian town of Norcia this morning, leveling the Basilica of St. Benedict and several... Read more

'Pacis nuntius', the Oct. 24, 1964 apostolic letter by which Bl. Paul VI declared St. Benedict a patron of Europe, displayed at Montecassino abbey.

Cardinal Parolin: Without its Christian roots, Europe won't help the world

Oct 27, 2014

The European Union could be significant and helpful in solving crises around the world, but its common effort should lie... Read more