Sri Lanka nun faces charges over mother and baby home (failed to report underage pregnancy)

[alp227]

Source: BBC

A nun in Sri Lanka is to appear in court in connection with the failure to disclose an underage pregnancy at a mother and baby shelter.

Sister Mary Eliza, superior nun at a Missionaries of Charity convent near Colombo, was given bail on Monday.

Police raided the convent last week after child welfare officers said they suspected her of involvement in child-trafficking, claims the church denies.

During the raid police say they found at least one underage pregnant girl.

Read more: http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-asia-15933481

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Hmm, so Planned Parenthood makes national headlines and gets stripped of federal funding as a result of right-wing activists with chips on their shoulders making up cases of underage pregnancies. But this Catholic nun probably will get a free pass because after all, she was a good lady preaching the Word of God.

[mrs_p]

1. The MCs are Mother Theresa's order

I actually joined them when I was a rebellious 21yo (I know, I know - it was a dark time in my life). There is never only one nun involved in anything at MC facilities. I will be following this story for sure...