Nuns on the Run: How Eight Belgian Nuns Outsmarted the Church

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In this episode of the Compendium, we delve into the audacious tale where eight Belgian nuns orchestrate an unlikely escape from a life of stringent spiritual commitments to chase a dream of freedom in the sun-drenched South of France. Explore how Sister Anna and her cohort leveraged a surprising Belgian nuns legal loophole exploitation to sell their ancient convent and fund their new lavish lifestyle. This scandalous nun story, wrapped in secrecy and drama, challenges the expected norms of the Order of Saint Clare and highlights profound Catholic Church scandals.
We'll take you through the planning, the escape, and the aftermath, as these nuns navigate legal complexities and ethical dilemmas. From the quiet streets of Bruges to the luxury of a French castle, their journey invites us to question the balance between spiritual devotion and personal fulfillment. This episode is a rollercoaster ride through faith, betrayal, and liberation.
We give you the Compendium, but if you want more, then check out these great resources:

1. “The aging nuns who sold their convent” - The advisor
2. “Poor Clares” - Wikipedia
3. “The Millionaire Nuns” - Radar online

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Fejezetek

1. Sneak peak (00:00:00)

2. Welcome to The Compendium (00:00:59)

3. All the latest things (00:03:22)

4. Topic of the week (00:11:04)

5. Outro (00:51:25)