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Lecherous Nuns and Priests, Murder Plots and Coverups: Meet the Mother Superior of Catholic Scandals

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In the 19th century, a scandal involving sex and murder at a Rome convent ensnared practically every major player in the church hierarchy.

William O’Connor
William O’Connor 

Former Travel Editor

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William O’Connor

William O’Connor

Former Travel Editor

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