What’s behind the Spanish Poor Clares’ erratic behavior?

A change in leadership brought about a radical shift in the convent's spending habits.

Since the Poor Clares of Belorado, Spain, announced their break in communion with the Catholic Church in May, details of the state of the convent have slowly been made public.

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

Recently, it was reported that the nuns owed more 42,000 euros in unpaid invoices and alm…