Meet the Austrian nuns who fled a care home to break into their old convent
Summary
Three elderly Austrian nuns left a retirement home to return to their old convent in Austria without permission. They felt unhappy in the retirement home and wanted to live in their former convent, where they had spent much of their lives. This move upset their church leadership, who are concerned about the publicity surrounding the nuns' actions.Key Facts
- Three elderly nuns, Sister Regina, Sister Bernadette, and Sister Rita, left a nursing home in Austria.
- They returned to their old convent with the help of locals and a locksmith.
- Church authorities had moved them to the retirement home two years ago due to the convent's closure.
- The nuns wished to live in the convent, where they had long served.
- The church leadership, particularly Provost Markus Grasl, disapproved of their return.
- The nun's return attracted media attention and public support.
- They have gained a social media following with an Instagram account reaching 70,000 followers.
- Church officials believe their social media presence is inappropriate for their order.
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