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[quote=Anonymous]The Nuns of Sant'Ambrogio

Weird historical deep dive into the abuses that went on in this convent in Rome at the turn of the last century. The head nun convinced others she was having all these visitations by Mary and other visions. This (obese) German princess wound up there and when she tried to call her on it, the head nun tried to have her poisoned. She finally got out, and launched a formal complaint and there was an inquisition. That's what this German historian is pulling together to re-tell the story.

I am making it sound more interesting than it really is - it's weirdly dull, despite the lesbian/heretical/Virgin Mary stuff. But I am finding it enlightening - the way that the Pope and literally everyone else wanted to keep the abuse quiet.

It's chilling, really... this is just how business has always worked in the Catholic Church. IDK why we were surprised at the abuse of children that came out in the 90s (Spotlight, etc).

Anyway, wouldn't really recommend...

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