Category: nun

World’s Oldest Known Person, a French Nun, Dies at 118

PARIS—A French nun who was believed to be the world’s oldest person but had been reportedly growing weary of the burdens of age has died a few weeks before her 119th birthday, her nursing home in southern France said Wednesday. Lucile Randon, known as Sister André, was born in the town of Ales, southern France,…


Torrance Nun Sentenced to Prison for Embezzling Catholic School Funds

LOS ANGELES—The retired principal of a Catholic elementary school in Torrance, who as a nun took a vow of poverty, was sentenced Feb. 7 to 12 months and a day behind bars for embezzling more than $835,000 in school funds to support a gambling habit and other personal expenses. Mary Margaret Kreuper, 80, of Los…


COVID-Defying Nun Toasts 117th Birthday, Is Believed to Be World’s Second-Oldest Person

How does one cram enough candles onto a birthday cake for one of the world’s oldest survivors of the CCP virus? With 117 candles, you can’t. A French nun who is believed to be the world’s second-oldest person celebrated her 117th birthday in style on Feb. 11, with multiple treats and well-wishes, cards, and flowers…