What happened at the Conclave?
Abbot Brendan Thomas • June 19, 2025
From Francis to Leo: A special event with Christopher Lamb of CNN in conversation with Austin Ivereigh who commentated for the BBC on the transition from Pope Francis to Pope Leo.
What was the choice the Cardinals faced?
What are the indications of where Pope Leo wants the church to go?
Come and join us for a special morning with Christopher Lamb CNN’s Vatican correspondent who will be in conversation with Austen Ivereigh, who commentated for the BBC on the recent Papal Funeral, Election and Inauguration.
Saturday 19th July 10.00am - 12.30pm, at Hedley Lodge, Belmont Abbey, Hereford HR2 9RZ.
Accommodation is available for the Friday or Saturday in our new guest accommodation.
Bed and breakfast is available from £75 and meals can be provided.
Contact hedley@belmontabbey.org.uk for information or to book, or phone 01432 374747.
The Belmont community visit Dowlais, and remember the Benedictine Mission to South Wales as the country remembers the Aberfan disaster.
We welcomed the Knights and Dames from the Midlands and South Wales and thanked God for their mission and service.
A double celebration on the feast of St Michael and All Angels
A School of Love by the Wye: Abbot Brendan on the Cistercians on the Feast of the Holy Cross.
The Blessing of new Icons for the Churches in Stratford-upon-Avon, with inspiring talks by the Abbot Primate and Dr Rowan Williams.
“O Lord, I love the house where you live, the place where your glory abides.”
Nothing that is precious and dear to God is simply discarded: homily by Abbot Brendan.
