Benedictine nuns of Montmartre 'under duress' for 40 years, report finds
- Posted on January 16, 2026
- By Le Monde
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Benedictine nuns of Montmartre 'under duress' for 40 years, report finds
An independent investigation, commissioned by the congregation, reveals that Mother Marie-Agnès, the congregational prioress general, ruled through an atmosphere of 'terror and suspicion.' The control of food and of women's weight was central to the superior's domination.
