Story in development…Judicial and law enforcement authorities raided a convent inhabited by Discalced (or “Barefoot”) Carmelites today. The branch of the Catholic Carmelite order where lay people — in these case women — dedicate their lives to prayer, was entered into by force after a local news outlet called Análisis Digital published an investigation revealed alleged tortures being committed on the women living there. The prosecutor is also investigating if the discalced carmelites were illegally held in the convent. According to Análisis Digital, the investigation lasted two years and includes testimonies from former convent inhabitants and their family members, as well as local doctors who allegedly took care of the women. The outlet also argues some of them showed symptoms of malnutrition and depression.

Source: The Bubble August 25, 2016 21:11 UTC