Three nuns, Sisters Bernadette, Regina, and Rita, who escaped from a care home to return to their convent in Elsbethen, near Salzburg, Austria, are reportedly closer to being allowed to stay there permanently. The nuns, all in their eighties, broke into their convent last September with the help of former students and supporters, sparking a worldwide movement advocating for their right to remain. The Vatican's Dicastery for the Doctrine of the Faith (DDF) is currently reviewing their case, which could take months. However, plans for the nuns to travel to Rome for a potential audience with Pope Leo XIV have emerged as a hopeful sign. The nuns argue that they were moved against their will and wish to spend their remaining years in their convent, citing the church law of stabilitas loci, which emphasizes the commitment to a specific place of worship. They have received ongoing support from local helpers who have ensured their care and safety since their return. Their social media presence has also helped keep their plight in the public eye, although they reduced their posts in agreement with the Vatican to improve their chances of staying. The nuns expressed gratitude for the public's support, emphasizing that media attention has been crucial in their fight against the actions of their superior.