Runaway nuns allowed back in Austrian convent 'until further notice' - video Dailymotion

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00:00They made headlines across the world back in September, after fleeing their care home

00:04to return to their former convent.

00:07Now the three Austrian nuns in their 80s have been told they can stay in the convent near

00:11Salzburg until further notice.

00:14In December 2023, their superior had insisted they be placed in a Catholic care home for

00:19health reasons and accused them of breaching their vows of obedience, accusations that

00:24the sisters have repeatedly rejected.

00:27Sisters Rita, Regina and Bernadette returned with the help of a locksmith and local supporters

00:57– some of whom helped with supplies, including food.

01:00I have offered me for today to cook and have a pasta-shutter for the sisters and for the

01:05supporters.

01:06We have a number of 100 and 150 supporters that the sisters are currently supporting.

01:12Officials have said they would provide medical care for the trio.

01:16Church authorities, meanwhile, have told the nuns they can remain at the convent only if

01:20they stop posting on social media.

01:23What is happening on the social media channels of sisters is not the view of the order of

01:27life in general and of the order of life in Austria.

01:32And if it's better, it doesn't have to happen.

01:37They've also requested the nuns to dismiss lawyers and legal experts who were working for

01:42them.

01:43While they insist they're willing to reach an agreement, the sisters have refused to sign

01:49the current proposition.

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