Nuns on the run after Pope called in to help resolve row over prosecco brewing

A conflict at the Monastery of Saints Gervasio and Protasio in northern Italy arose when Mother Aline Pereira Ghammachi introduced wine-making to generate income, causing dissent among the traditional Cistercian nuns. Following a series of accusations against her, Mother Aline was dismissed on Easter Monday, coinciding with Pope Francis’s death, leading to a further split as loyalists left the convent. The Vatican has since intervened with a pontifical commissioner, while Mother Aline plans to seek legal advice to address her dismissal and maintain her mission.