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Gloria Branciani, the first of the alleged abuse victims of priest-artist Father Marko Rupnik to come forward, is seen during a news conference at the Italian National Press Federation in Rome Feb. 21, 2024. Laura Sgrò, her lawyer, is seen to the left. (CNS photo/Justin McLellan)

Ahead of Lourdes visit, Rupnik accusers appeal to Pope Leo over silence on abuse trial

Junno Arocho Esteves|Sep 23, 2026|4 Min Read

The mosaics on the doors of the facade of the Basilica of Our Lady of the Rosary, at the Sanctuary of Our Lady of Lourdes in southwestern France, are being covered in an undated photograph provided by the sanctuary. (OSV News photo/courtesy Lourdes Sanctuary)

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Lourdes to cover all Rupnik mosaics ahead of Pope Leo's September visit

Hannah Brockhaus|Aug 20, 2026|3 Min Read

Father Marko Rupnik, a mosaic artist, is pictured in a 2015 photo in Rome. As evidence mounts of sexual crimes by the priest, a former Jesuit, church communities are resisting calls for his expensive sacral artworks to be removed from public display. (OSV News photo/Cristian Gennari, KNA)

Vatican denies Rupnik acquittal reports, says canonical trial still under review

Paulina Guzik|Jul 22, 2026|11 Min Read

Mosaic artist Sister Samuelle is pictured in an undated photo at her workshop in France. Sister Samuelle accused disgraced priest-artist Father Marko Rupnik of abuse. She is now a hermit and is the creative lead on "Rebirth," a monumental mosaic dedicated to the victims of spiritual and sexual abuse in the church. (OSV News photo/courtesy Rebirth: The Tesserae Symphony)

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'Rebirth' art project offers counternarrative for Father Rupnik accusers, abuse survivors

Sarah Mac Donald|Mar 11, 2026|6 Min Read

Cardinal Víctor Manuel Fernández, prefect of the Dicastery for the Doctrine of the Faith, speaks to reporters at the Vatican Sept. 19, 2024. The cardinal confirmed July 3, 2025, the Vatican has officially named a panel of judges for the canonical trial of Father Marko Rupnik, the disgraced Slovenian priest and artist accused of abusing more than two dozen women. (CNS photo/Justin McLellan)

Vatican officially names panel of judges for canonical trial of Father Rupnik

Paulina Guzik|Jul 3, 2025|4 Min Read

Pope Leo XIV is seen through an open door during a meeting at the Vatican June 6. (CNS/Vatican Media)

Three headaches awaiting the acute legal mind of Pope Leo XIV

John L. Allen Jr.|Jun 16, 2025|6 Min Read

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Vatican website removes pictures of artwork created by priest accused of abuse

Crux Now|Jun 9, 2025|9 Min Read

The mosaics on the doors of the facade of the Basilica of Our Lady of the Rosary, at the Sanctuary of Our Lady of Lourdes in southwestern France, are being covered in an undated photograph provided by the sanctuary. The doors showcase the artwork of Father Marko Rupnik, a priest and former Jesuit who is currently under investigation for alleged abuse of multiple women. On March 31, 2025, Bishop Jean-Marc Micas of Lourdes and Tarbes said the sanctuary would cover the mosaics on the doors to make the basilica more welcoming for all, particularly victims of abuse. (OSV News photo/courtesy Lourdes Sanctuary)

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Brazilian art center continues to promote Rupnik art as alleged survivors hail mosaic coverages

Junno Arocho Esteves|Apr 8, 2025|5 Min Read

Worshippers hold candles May 12, 2024, at the Shrine of Our Lady of Fatima in central Portugal. A spokesperson for the shrine said April 3, 2025, it is not considering the removal of artwork by Slovenian Father Marko Rupnik, who is accused of abusing several women in the past. On March 31, the Sanctuary of Our Lady of Lourdes in France announced it would cover mosaics created by the disgraced priest. (OSV News photo/Maria Abranches, Reuters)

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Fatima shrine will not remove Rupnik mosaic, but suspends promotional use, spokesperson says

Junno Arocho Esteves|Apr 3, 2025|3 Min Read

The uncovered facade of the Basilica of Our Lady of the Rosary is pictured at the Sanctuary of Our Lady of Lourdes in southwestern France in April 2023. The facade showcases the artwork of Father Marko Rupnik, a priest and former Jesuit, who is currently under investigation after accusations of spiritual, psychological and sexual abuse by multiple adult women. Bishop Jean-Marc Micas of Tarbes and Lourdes said March 31, 2025, that the sanctuary will cover the mosaics on the door of the basilica. (OSV News photo/courtesy Greg Erlandson)

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Lourdes bishop covering Father Rupnik's mosaics on sanctuary's basilica doors

OSV News|Mar 31, 2025|5 Min Read

Paper covers the mosaics of Father Marko Rupnik July 23, 2024, in the Luminous Mysteries Chapel at the St. John Paul II National Shrine in Washington. (OSV News photo/Mihoko Owada)

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Art center founded by Father Rupnik pushes back on removal of artwork

OSV News|Jul 31, 2024|4 Min Read

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Knights of Columbus cover Rupnik mosaics in Washington shrine

OSV News|Jul 23, 2024|6 Min Read

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