Spanish nuns accused of schism must appear before tribunal

The nuns have associated themselves with a self-proclaimed sedevacantist bishop

Nuns at a Spanish convent accused of embracing schism have been given a June 21 deadline to appear before a Church tribunal, as they face the prospect of excommunication.

Monastery of the Poor Clares in the north of Burgos, Spain. Credit: Raul GC / Shutterstock.

Three of the nuns, from the Poor Clare convent of Belorado, Spain, were originally expected to…