For those who think scandals only occur in our monasteries, we learn that in Italy, a nun has been arrested for mafia connections.
The nun allegedly acted as a liaison between a criminal organisation and their associates in prison, gaining access through her “spiritual role” as a volunteer. In a police operation across various parts of the country, more than €1.8 million in proceeds from illegal activities was seized.
In our monasteries, one could raise such an amount by selling miracles, religious icons and cream-filled pastries.
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