However, one of the sisters, Carentia, agreed with her discipline. When Carentia entered the Cistercian noviate at Rapallo, Franca persuaded her parents to build a Cistercian house at Montelana, which they both then entered. Franca became abbess of the community, which later moved to Pittoli.
Maintained the strict austerities she imposed on herself, even in the face of failing health. Spent most nights in chapel, praying for hours.
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