It's not a provocation, says Bruna Spínola about steamy scenes in the convent in 'Dona Beja'
Bruna Spínola, who plays a nun in HBO Max's 'Dona Beja,' defends the portrayal of romantic scenes between same-sex characters in a repressive setting, claiming they are not intended to shock but to convey deeper themes.
Non-Fiction: 'Many Women Are Not Interested in Dating, But in Community'
Carmen Urbita and Ana Garriga have authored a book titled 'Convent Wisdom' that explores how ideas from 16th-century nunneries can apply to modern women's lives.
Victoria Voidogaitė, who left the convent – about the fateful decision: "It changed everything for me"
Viktoria Voidogaitė discusses her transformative decision to leave the convent after 20 years, leading her to a new life as an educator and author in Lithuania and Italy.
A kitchen torn out, mice and 14th-century parchments covered with blankets: this is what the monastery was like after the departure of the rebellious nuns
The Archbishopric of Burgos decries the shocking condition of the Belorado convent following the departure of rebellious nuns who left it in disarray.
Former nuns of Belorado and the Archdiocese of Burgos face off over the "very deteriorated" state of the convent
Former nuns and the Archdiocese of Burgos are in conflict over claims about the poor condition of a convent, with the Archdiocese citing significant deterioration and the nuns defending the condition in which they left it.
The nuns of Belorado loot the convent upon leaving: "Furniture and altarpieces are missing. They have taken practically everything"
The Archdiocese of Burgos has discovered that the Santa Clara convent in Belorado was left in a deteriorated state by the expelled nuns, with significant items missing following their eviction.
The Farmer Nuns of Toledo Dedicated to the Conservation of the Spanish Giant Rabbit: "It Is Very Rewarding"
Nuns from the San Antonio de Padua convent in Toledo are participating in a project to save the endangered Spanish giant rabbit by collaborating with the Complutense University of Madrid.
Without a movie ending: the rebellious nuns of Belorado leave the convent before eviction
The rebellious nuns of Belorado have abandoned their convent as a judicial eviction looms, opting not to be present during the handover of the keys.
The authors of 'The Daughters of Felipe' analyze the craze for Baroque nuns and convent life
Ana Garriga and Carmen Urbita discuss the rising interest in Baroque nuns and monastic culture as a reaction to contemporary societal issues.
Public Ministry charges man who killed nun in convent in Paraná with four crimes
The Public Ministry of Paraná has charged a 33-year-old man for the murder of 82-year-old nun Nadia Gavanski in a convent in Ivaí.
Man arrested for the murder of 82-year-old nun in convent in Paraná had been released from prison two months before the crime
A man was arrested for the murder of an 82-year-old nun in a convent in Paraná, Brazil, just two months after being released from prison on a theft charge.
Nun killed in convent in Paraná was a victim of rape, police say
The police have indicted a 33-year-old man for the murder and rape of 82-year-old nun Nadia Gavanski in a convent in Ivaí, Brazil.
Humble, persevering, and with half a century of dedication to religious life: who was the 82-year-old nun killed in a convent in Paraná
An 82-year-old nun, Nadia Gavanski, was found dead in her convent in Paraná, Brazil, after encountering an intruder who attacked her.
82-year-old nun killed in convent in Paraná was also a victim of rape, police say
An 82-year-old nun found dead in a convent in Paraná was also raped, according to the police investigation that linked a suspect to the crime.
Video recorded by photographer helped police locate man who killed nun in convent in Paraná
A video recorded by a photographer assisted the police in identifying a suspect in the murder of Sister Nadia Gavanski in Paraná, Brazil.
Suspect 'hearing voices' and death while feeding chickens: what we know about the murder of a nun in Paraná
Eighty-two-year-old nun Nadia Gavasnki was found dead in her convent in Paraná, Brazil, following an invasion by an unidentified man, and authorities are investigating the circumstances surrounding her death.
'May your testimony awaken us for the defense of life', says friend of murdered nun after convent invasion in Paraná
A friend of the murdered nun expresses hope that her death will serve as a call to action to protect women's dignity and lives.
Nun found dead with signs of aggression in convent in PR; police arrest suspect
An 82-year-old nun was found dead in a convent in Paraná, Brazil, with signs of violence, leading to the arrest of a 33-year-old suspect.
82-year-old nun is killed after man invades convent in Paraná
An 82-year-old nun, Nadia Gavasnki, was found dead in a convent in Paraná after confronting an intruder who attacked her.
The Stella club of Madrid, the pioneering swimming pool for bikinis and topless during Franco's regime, becomes a convent school that prohibits "skirts above the knee"
The historic Stella club in Madrid, once a symbol of freedom during Franco's regime, is now being transformed into a convent school imposing strict dress codes on students.
We want a convent: the 'rebellious nuns' prepare to leave Belorado
A group of 'rebellious nuns' in Belorado, Spain, are preparing for eviction after their break with the Vatican, facing uncertain futures and the consequences of their decisions.
The smallest convent in the world has 72 square meters and is in Extremadura
The Convento de Nuestra Señora de la Concepción del Palancar, located near Pedroso de Acim in Cáceres province, is officially recognized as the world's smallest convent at just 72 square meters.
Riki Blanco: for what remains for me in the convent
This article features Riki Blanco's cartoon from February 6, 2026, which expresses the author's opinions through illustrations.
The Nuns of the Golden Age and Their Manual of Resistance for the 21st Century
Ana Garriga and Carmen Urbita, creators of the podcast 'Las hijas de Felipe,' publish 'Instrucción de novicias,' distilling centuries of convent wisdom for application in times of crisis.
The ex-cynical nuns of Belorado seek a new convent before their 'imminent' eviction
The ex-cynical nuns of Belorado have initiated a campaign titled 'Queremosunconvento.com' to seek assistance from institutions and citizens ahead of their imminent eviction scheduled for February 10.
The rebellious nuns of Belorado, facing their imminent eviction: 'We want a convent'
The schismatic community of nuns in Belorado is seeking alternative housing as they face eviction from their church property, scheduled for February 10.
The schismatic ex-nuns of Belorado request a convent "in empty Spain" to relocate after eviction
The schismatic ex-nuns of Belorado are seeking refuge after being ordered to vacate their convent, launching a public campaign for a new home in the 'empty Spain' region following a court eviction notice.
Wrenched from my mother's arms in a convent - nuns said I was taken for her sins
Peter Cunnah of D:Ream shares his traumatic early life experiences of being taken from his mother by nuns, while also celebrating the joy of finding a new family in his late 50s.
The convents of Toledo that want to become homes: 'We will apply a rental ethics'
The initiative, led by the Consortium of the City of Toledo, aims to preserve the heritage of convent buildings and help settle residents in the Historical Center.
One of the elderly nuns separated by a court order from the ex-nuns of Belorado has died
One of the five elderly nuns who lived in the convent of Orduña under the care of the ex-nuns from Belorado has died at the age of 89, following a court order requiring her and others to be relocated to different monasteries.
Rebel Nuns Escape from Retirement Home and Return to the Convent. 'We Want to Live at Home,' They Explain
A group of nuns has escaped from a retirement home to return to their convent, expressing a desire to spend their remaining years in familiar surroundings.
New desertion in Belorado: Sister Myriam, the cook, leaves "fed up" with the situation
Sister Myriam, a cook at the Belorado monastery, has left due to dissatisfaction with the ongoing situation, leaving only seven ex-nuns remaining in the convent after a recent schism.
The teacher who entered and exited a cloistered convent twice before 30: "God anesthetizes you to take the step, as if it were childbirth"
The article explores the experiences of a young teacher who reflects on her time spent in a cloistered convent and the impact of such decisions on her life and her family's perception.
New hypotheses shed light on the Arab baths of Ajofrín: "They may have belonged to a convent"
New hypotheses suggest that the rural Arab baths in Ajofrín, dating back to the late 13th and early 14th centuries, may have belonged to a convent and are in well-preserved condition.
The preacher with the rocket launcher and the right-hand man in the former convent
The article discusses an imam captured with an RPG among armed Hamas affiliates in Italy, revealing connections to the terrorist organization and indicating the presence of a shadowy associate living in a former convent.
A 13th-century convent, a military city, and the Vasco-Navarro train, the photographs of two disappeared Vitorias
The article explores the historical imagery of Vitoria through the lens of its 13th-century convent, military heritage, and the once-operational Vasco-Navarro train.