Feb 7 • 21:03 UTC 🇪🇸 Spain elDiario.es

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.

In Belorado, Spain, a group of nuns known as the 'rebellious nuns' is preparing for eviction from their convent at La Bretonera, scheduled for March 12, after breaking ties with the Catholic Church on May 8, 2024, and accusing the Pope and the current Church leadership of heresy. Their decision to depart from traditional religious practices was born out of frustration with the institution, leading to a complex situation involving legal battles that they ultimately lost, leaving their future uncertain.

The nuns, facing a variety of challenges including failed businesses such as their chocolate production and restaurant, have proclaimed their need for a convent while also confronting the implications of their departure from the Church. Their ventures have seen mixed success; while some efforts like a dog breeding business have prospered, others have fallen apart, illuminating the tensions between their choice to live outside conventional religious norms and the realities of self-sustenance.

Compounding their difficulties, the nuns have attracted scrutiny from law enforcement, facing investigations related to alleged art trafficking and fraudulent gold sales. This precarious situation is further underscored by the departures from their ranks and the death of one of their members, Sister Getsemaní, reflecting the high emotional stakes involved as they prepare for an uncertain future and the potential fallout from their decisions against the established Church.

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