The terminology of "friar" and "monk" is often used more fluidly these days. The Carmelites are a mendicant order, so we'd normally call them friars, but member

The terminology of "friar" and "monk" is often used more fluidly these days. The Carmelites are a mendicant order, so we'd normally call them friars, but members of this group clearly call themselves monks. You are correct that Carmelites are not Benedictines.