In the term of this issue we celebrate the great St. Benedict of Nursia. He is sometimes called the father of monasticism — ...

Discover the lesser-known village in Italy, located between Florence and Bologna, which has a long history, delicious ...

The cave suites offer a glimpse into Matera's lifestyle, while the Noble suites provide stunning views of the town. From the ...

Over the centuries, a magnificent monastic complex was built around the Sacred Cave where St. Benedict developed his ...

JEFF Bezos and Lauren Sánchez have tied the knot in front of a glittering crowd of A-listers in what’s being hailed as the ...

Here's what to know about San Giorgio Maggiore island, and the Basilica of San Giorgio Maggiore, the island's famous church: ...

The monks of Venice’s San Giorgio Maggiore have hosted Cosimo de Medici in exile and a papal conclave, but they won’t be ...

After a major renovation that includes Dior's first spa in Italy, the "Grand Dame" of Portofino enters its most luxurious era ...

Our editors picked the world’s 25 most exciting travel experiences for the year ahead, including this one. Not all Italian monasteries allow overnighting. Not all have monks or friars either.

He is a pizza-baking Benedictine monk, and in some circles he is something of a minor celebrity. Twenty-five years ago, he had a show on KETC (Channel 9), St. Louis’ public television station.