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Jesuit superior blames ‘Vatican norms’ for blocking harsher penalties for Rupnik
Famed mosaic artist Father Marko Rupnik remains a priest and could be put into ministry by a sympathetic bishop. Read more
Father Marko Rupnik can no longer appeal his dismissal from the Jesuits
According to canonical norms, Rupnik had until Friday, July 14, to appeal the June 15 decision to dismiss him from... Read more
Bolivia’s attorney general accuses Jesuits of obstructing sex abuse investigation
The Bolivian attorney general’s office had received a copy of the diary from the Society of Jesus in Bolivia but... Read more
Trips by Jesuit priest accused of abuse are transgression of restrictions, superior says
Jesuit priest and artist Father Marko Rupnik continues to travel and carry out art projects despite restrictions imposed by the... Read more
Six Jesuits reportedly under investigation for cover-up of sexual abuse in Bolivia
In addition to allegations of the sexual abuse of minors by a number of deceased Jesuits in Bolivia, six others... Read more
Bolivian bishop on clerical sex abuse: We know asking forgiveness is not enough
“We have asked for forgiveness; we know that it’s not enough,” said Bishop Giovani Arana of El Alto, Bolivia. Read more
Bishops of Bolivia admit to having caused ‘deep pain’ to victims of sex abuse
In a May 24 statement, the Bolivian Bishops’ Conference reported that it had received the visit of Msgr. Jordi Bertomeu,... Read more
Jesuit provincial in Bolivia admits mistakes were made in dealing with sex abuse cases
The Jesuit provincial in Bolivia, Father Bernardo Mercado, admitted that his religious order made mistakes in handling cases of sexual... Read more
Carmelite priest arrested, others accused in Bolivia on sex abuse charges
In the midst of allegations of sexual abuse against Jesuit priests in Bolivia, a Carmelite priest was arrested recently by... Read more
Bolivia Jesuits ask victims of two priests implicated in scandal to make formal complaint
The Jesuits asked the victims to make a formal complaint with the Society of Jesus and offered their assistance in... Read more
Bolivian bishops express pain over serial sexual abuse by Jesuit priest
An investigation by the newspaper El Pais revealed that Spanish Jesuit priest Alfonso Pedrajas Moreno sexually abused as many as... Read more
Rupnik superior: ‘From an ecclesial point of view it’s illegal’ for priest to own business
The superior of Father Marko Rupnik, a Jesuit priest and artist accused of sexually abusing numerous nuns, said Rupnik owned... Read more
Father Rupnik superior denies possible transfer of the priest from Rome to Milan
Various media reported that Father Marko Rupnik, accused of having sexually abused numerous nuns, could leave Rome. Read more
Jesuits in Mexico issue statement on the death of alleged murderer of two priests
Jesuit Father Luis Gerardo Moro Madrid said the alleged murder of José Noriel Portillo is not a reason to celebrate. Read more
Jesuits: New restrictions against Rupnik possible in light of credible abuse accusations
The allegations span from 1985 to 2018 and include claims of spiritual, psychological, and sexual abuse, and abuse of conscience. Read more
Who was Father Marko Rupnik’s superior while he was being investigated?
The ministry of Jesuit Father Marko Rupnik was and continues to be under restrictions, according to the Jesuit order. Read more
Jesuits ask Father Marko Rupnik to stay close to Rome during ‘ongoing preliminary inquiries’
Rupnik has been accused of the sexual, spiritual, and psychological abuse of women from a religious community with which he... Read more
Jesuits in Slovenia apologize for Rupnik abuse, say they believe victims
“We fully accept and understand the indignation, anger, and disappointment of the victims and their loved ones,” the Slovenian Jesuits... Read more
Report: Vatican investigator says Father Rupnik and hierarchy’s ‘complicit silence’ ruined victims’ lives
Bishop Daniele Libanari made the comments in a letter he wrote to Italian priests obtained by the Associated Press. Read more
Jesuit superior says that Fr. Marko Rupnik was excommunicated in 2019
Jesuit artist Father Marko Rupnik incurred an automatic excommunication in 2019 for absolving a woman he had sex with, the... Read more
