Embark on a breathtaking aerial journey across Europe's most awe-inspiring monasteries. From the top-down shots of Bulgaria's Rila Monastery to the sun-drenched setting of Greece's Theotokos ...

However, monasticism in itself is not necessarily Christian; in fact, some of its non-Christian forms predate the time of Jesus Christ and still exist today among Hindus and Buddhists.

The Australian’s Foreign Editor Greg Sheridan says Australia has gone into a "monastic silence" on anything bad relating to China. “We are absolutely lacking credibility on defence and now ...

In 1940, he is enthroned as Tibet's leader, taking the monastic name Tenzin Gyatso. 1950: China takes control The Chinese army pours into Tibet, crushing a ramshackle resistance.

General Audience: Pope tells why he Chose Name of Benedict In his first general audience, which was held this morning in St. Peter's Square in the presence of 15,000 people, the Pope again gave ...