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Leo XIV
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Monks
Louis de La Houplière
These monks give a French twist to Italian limoncello
Theresa Civantos Barber
Take the 30-day “monk mindset” challenge in 2026
V. M. Traverso
The Catholic roots of Umbria’s olive-picking tradition
I.Media
1st Female director of Vatican office in spotlight this weekend
V. M. Traverso
Sicily’s ‘flying’ almond cookies invented by monks
Daniel Esparza
If religious orders were music genres …
Daniel Esparza
A “rule of life” isn’t just for monks
Theresa Civantos Barber
5 Religious orders that have pets
John Burger
By God’s design: Trappist reflects on life of prayer, art, and marching for justice
Daniel Esparza
How medieval monastic gardens explained the basics of faith
Daniel Esparza
Modern research supports monastic secrets for a calmer, happier life
Daniel Esparza
Recently published book sheds new light on medieval monasticism
I.Media
Pope Francis: Religious vows are antidote to individualism
John Burger
How a white monk provided spiritual aid to Blacks’ struggle
Daniel Esparza
Thomas Merton at 110: Why his wisdom still matters
V. M. Traverso
How monks invented Germany’s beloved Christmas cookie
Anna Gębalska-Berekets
These happy, hardworking monks sing and pick apples
V. M. Traverso
How monasteries introduced beeswax candles in the Middle Ages
Daniel Esparza
5 Monasteries in Spain to inspire pilgrimage and wonder
Daniel Esparza
5 Surprising things invented by monks
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