The stunning English abbey that was once home to a 'gangster' killer monk

Known as the final resting place of Æthelstan, the first King of the English, Malmesbury Abbey has a long and varied history, being established in the seventh century in the village of Malmesbury in Wiltshire. It's one of the only English religious …

Inside Bhutan's ancient temples: vivid robes, rumbling mantras and a novice monk

When prayers ended, young novice monks, eager to burn off energy, burst through the doorway. In a rush to catch up, a junior monk (pictured) ran out with his robes mirroring the swish of the temple's sacred curtains.

Trial of Catholic monk accused of sexually abusing two pupils is nearing an end

Michael Callaghan has finished giving evidence in his defence and the judge will start summing up the evidence for the jury tomorrow morning (Friday, May 16). He accepts that he had sexualised contact with the-then teenager but maintains nothing happened …

Ampleforth College monk had 'crushes' on adolescent boys, court told

Michael James Callaghan, known as Father James, also told the doctor he had "managed to control himself." The 71-year-old is on trial for alleged sexual offences against two teenage boys while he was a teacher and housemaster at the boarding …

English abbey that was home to a 'gangster' killer monk who broke his vows of celibacy

Malmesbury Abbey, known as the final resting place of Æthelstan, the first King of the English, boasts a history that stretches back to the seventh century in the Wiltshire village of Malmesbury. It stands out as one of the few English religious …

The stunning English abbey that was once home to a 'gangster' monk accused of murder

Malmesbury Abbey, known as the burial site of Æthelstan, the first King of the English, boasts an extensive history dating back to the 7th century in Wiltshire's Malmesbury village. It stands out as one of the few English monastic institutions with a …

Ampleforth monk and former housemaster tells court ‘sexual contact’ with pupil was consensual

A monk who worked at the famous Catholic public school in North Yorkshire has appeared in court accused of sexually abusing two pupils. Father James Callaghan, 71, who used to be a housemaster at Ampleforth College and was reportedly a popular figure …

Monk tells court pupil relationship was consensual

ShareSave The alleged offences took place at Ampleforth College between 1994 and 2013, according to prosecutors A monk accused of sexually abusing two boys at a Catholic boarding school told a court his relationship with one pupil had been consensual. …

Monk denies sexually assaulting two former pupils of North Yorkshire college

Michael Callaghan accepts that he had sexualised contact with the-then teenager but maintains nothing happened until he was 16. The 71-year-old is accused of sexually abusing two pupils while he was a teacher and housemaster at Ampleforth College in North …

UP monk held for creating ruckus at Bodh Gaya