Every religious order has its own dress code and dictates what is proper attire for its members.
In the 1960s, the Second Vatican Council prompted changes in religious attire, leading some nuns to adopt shorter skirts as a modernization measure. This shift reflected broader societal changes and a desire for more practical and contemporary dress among some religious communities.
The Ursuline nuns came to New France so they could spread the Catholic religion to the First Nations.
Possibly. In the Dark Ages, being a monk or nun substantially increased one's lifespan because they had access to more food and a generally easier lifestyle (depending on the monastery). Also, nuns wouldn't die in childbirth, as they weren't married, and therefore they had more chance of living longer than their married counterparts. As for modern-day monks and nuns, their peaceful and contemplative lifestyles could likely increase their lifespan, due to the relative lack of stress when compared to most modern lifestyles.
Other nuns
Monks and nuns do the monks' and nuns' jobs now.
nuns
Yes, nuns can vote.
Latin for "Come, spouse of Christ." Used during the profession of nuns in the Catholic Church.
Not the entire Catholic population became nuns and monks - only a small part.
It turns out that nuns eat anything.
The nuns sleep in the nunnery in the convent.
Of course, nuns are people too