A monastic order separate and distinct from the Benedictine order, the Olivetan order, more correctly known as the Order of Our Lady of Mount Olivet, is a small and little known Catholic order, founded in 1319 by Giovanni Tolomei. The name Olivetan comes from the name of the order's original hermitage, called “Monte Oliveto” in honor of Christ’s Passion. Today, the Order of Our Lady of Mount Olivet numbers only 10 monasteries and 122 brethren. Despite modern myths surrounding the prophesies of Catholic mystic St. Malachy, there is no connection between the Olivetan order and the current pope, Benedict XVI. While it is true that the Olivetan order is considered a branch of the Benedictine order, the same can be said of the many other monastic orders that take as their guiding principle Rule of St. Benedict. They are, however, all separate orders. More information can be found at the Catholic Encyclopedia Website, at http://www.newadvent.org/cathen/11244c.htm