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Pope Francis waives statute of limitations in Rupnik case

Fr. Marko Rupnik could soon face a canonical trial in the Vatican. Here’s what that means

The Pillar
Oct 27, 2023
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The mosaic artist Fr. Marko Rupnik will face a canonical process over allegations of sexual, psychological, and spiritual abuse against women religious, the Vatican announced Friday, in an apparent about-face.

The Vatican has not formally specified the charges Rupnik will face, and the Vatican’s press office has declined questions on its statement. 

Pope Francis attends a Nov. 15, 2017, general audience in St. Peter’s Square. © Mazur/catholicchurch.org.uk.

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