Goldenstein nuns' Instagram account deactivated after legal warning

salzburg.orf.at (German)

The operator of the popular Instagram account featuring the Goldenstein nuns has deactivated it following a legal warning. The account had amassed approximately 300,000 followers. The Augustinian nuns announced a withdrawal from public life, establishing a new channel for religious content and monastery life, excluding humorous videos that gained them fame. Disputes involve the account's operation and financial interests, with allegations of unauthorized use and mismanagement of donations. The Vatican is involved in seeking a resolution regarding the nuns' public activities and their future at the monastery.


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