OBITUARY: Pope Francis has died aged 88
Pope Francis' reign in the papal throne spanned more than a decade, and witnessed the spread of widespread confusion on numerous matters of the Catholic faith.
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Articles tagged Marko Ivan Rupnik
Lourdes basilica covers Rupnik’s mosaics amid abuse scandal
The famous Rupnik mosaics at the Shrine of Lourdes were commissioned for the 150th anniversary of the apparitions in 2008, but alleged victims have repeatedly linked his art to his abuse.
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Jesuits begin ‘reparation’ process for alleged Rupnik victims
The Jesuits' move to assist alleged victims will no doubt be welcomed as a positive first step, but many questions remain about the Vatican's investigation of his alleged serial, sexual abuse.
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Vatican again uses Rupnik image for St. Joseph’s feast despite ongoing abuse investigation
Disgraced former Jesuit priest Marko Rupnik’s mosaics have been used by the Vatican again to mark St. Joseph’s Day, even as victims allege depraved abuse and coercion related to his artwork.
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‘Have an abortion’: Alleged Rupnik victims detail abuse as Vatican slowly investigates
Over 500 days since Pope Francis was effectively shamed into opening an investigation into Father Marco Rupnik, alleged victims of the priest have revealed shocking new details of the abuse they accuse him of.
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Is Fr. Rupnik, accused of sexual abuse, now staying in a convent with nuns outside Rome?
A convent in Montefiolo, once home to Benedictine nuns, appears to have been taken over by ex-Jesuits, including accused abuser Fr. Marko Rupnik. Cardinal Angelo De Donatis, a known Rupnik ally, has built a private residence there as secrecy and scandal grow.
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Pope Francis says he will write apostolic exhortation on children’s issues
Pope Francis announced that he will write an apostolic exhortation on the theme of children, following a high-level Vatican conference on children’s rights. Given his record on handling abuse cases, such a document will likely be heavily scrutinized.
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Cardinal Fernández defends slow Rupnik investigation by saying other cases are worse
The Vatican is investigating other cases of abuse, 'more serious' but 'less publicized' than that of Fr. Rupnik, said Cardinal Fernández this week. Rupnik's case was re-opened by the Pope in October 2023.
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Why does Pope Francis want Fr. James Martin, Rupnik colleague in the Vatican communications office?
The Vatican communications office includes one of the foremost LGBT advocates in the Church and a close collaborator of one of the most scandal-plagued priests in Rome.
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‘This is sick’: Vatican uses Rupnik image to celebrate the Feast of the Assumption
‘The people behind Vatican News continue to taunt the victims of rapist Marko Rupnik,’ lamented one Catholic media company.
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