Fr. Marko Ivan Rupnik
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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
Rupnik dismissed from Jesuits
Jesuit priest Father Marko Rupnik has been expelled from the Jesuits due to a “stubborn refusal to observe the vow... 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
The Sanctuary of Lourdes may remove Rupnik’s mosaics out of respect for victims
Mosaic art created by Father Marko Rupnik could be removed from the Basilica of the Sanctuary of Lourdes, France. Read more
Rupnik concelebrated Mass in a basilica in Rome despite restrictions
Father Marko Rupnik concelebrated Mass at a basilica in Rome on Sunday despite restrictions prohibiting “any public ministerial and sacramental... 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
Pope Francis: ‘I had nothing to do’ with Father Marko Rupnik case
For the first time, Pope Francis has commented publicly about the scandal surrounding Jesuit artist Father Marko Rupnik. 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
Father Rupnik ‘egocentric and violent,’ a sister from his former community alleges
The sister told CNA she did not know anything about sexual abuse or allegations of abuse, but that her experience... 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
Jesuit official: Alleged sacramental ‘irregularities’ dictated which Vatican office handled Father Rupnik case
New statements by Father Johan Verschueren shed light on a key jurisdictional question surrounding accusations of sexual abuse leveled against... Read more
Jesuit expert in the fight against abuse: Vatican dicastery must respond regarding Father Rupnik
The statements by Father Hans Zollner mark another development in the widening controversy surrounding Father Marko Rupnik. Read more
Former Jesuit provincial on the Rupnik case: It is a ‘tsunami’ of lack of transparency
A former provincial for the Society of Jesus demanded full transparency from his community in dealing with the current situation... Read more
Who is Father Marko Rupnik, the Jesuit priest and artist accused of abuse?
Who is the Jesuit priest and artist that has been accused of abusing at least nine consecrated women in the... Read more
Jesuit artist Father Rupnik’s ministry restricted following reports of abuse allegations
A prominent Jesuit priest and artist had his ministry restricted, reportedly after an investigation by his religious order into allegations... Read more
Vatican unveils official image of 2022 World Meeting of Families
The image was created by the Slovenian Jesuit Fr. Marko Ivan Rupnik. Read more
