Overview

• The Briviesca court ordered the free dismissal and archiving of the ex-Clarissan nuns’ complaint for lack of evidence of any crime.
• The judge recognized Mario Iceta as the legitimate administrator of the assets of the Belorado, Orduña and Derio monasteries based on his Holy See appointment and registration in the state religious registry.
• The court found no coercion related to the 2024 lock change at the Derio monastery, noting the community knew of another entrance.
• The decision rejected any breach of secrets, stating no confidentiality duty bound Iceta in his role, and noted he has paid staff salaries and monastery bills without harm to the institutions.
• The eviction of the Belorado convent set for October 3 was postponed pending appeals before the Provincial Court, as the Archdiocese seeks provisional execution after four suspended launch dates.