The sisters of Uganda are teachers, health-care advocates and more. Those who are in their twilight of their life need help. Who will come to their aid?
Sister Mary Consolata Nakawooja assists an elderly nun as she takes tea at the Little Sisters of St. Francis premises in Nkokonjeru, Uganda.
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Sisters Bernadette, 88, Regina, 86, and Rita, 82, had all taught at the convent and girls' school for more than six decades.
Three nuns fled a care home to return to the convent, defying church orders and gaining global support – but their future remains…
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Sisters Bernadette, Regina and Rita needed a locksmith to get back into their convent, defying Church leaders.
The three nuns say they were taken out of the convent against their will and placed in a care home.
The last of their order, they are now known for a dispute with the church they gave their lives to over where to live in…
