Defiant nuns flee care home for their abandoned convent in the Alps

In a defiant act, three nuns from an Alpine care home, Sisters Bernadette, Regina, and Rita, fled the facility and returned to their abandoned convent in the Alps. The nuns, who had been residing in the care home, required the assistance of a locksmith to regain access to their former convent, an action that went against the directives of Church leaders. The nuns, aged between 70 and 84, had lived in the convent for decades before being moved to the care home. Their decision to leave the facility and return to their former home was a bold and unexpected move, highlighting the nuns' determination to maintain their autonomy and connection to their religious community. The incident has raised questions about the role of Church authorities in the lives of aging nuns and the extent to which they can dictate the living arrangements of those under their care. The story underscores the complexity of balancing institutional policies with the personal desires and needs of the individuals involved.