Esme (Esmeen) Nicholson
NPR reporter who produced and narrated this Salzburg dispatch about three former Augustinian nuns reclaiming their convent; provides on-the-ground reporting for international stories.
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The Story of Three Defiant Nuns in Austria
Esmeen Nicholson, an NPR reporter known for her international on-the-ground stories, shares a remarkable tale of three elderly nuns in Austria. These defiant sisters ran away from a nursing home to reclaim their convent, determined to live out their vows. They broke in with a locksmith's help and have since become social media stars, attracting a community of supporters. Discussions range from their bold actions to the church's legal stance on the matter, highlighting their fight for dignity and independence in old age.
