Jesuits
Coverage of Jesuits in the Nexus archive.
- Vatican defends secrecy in sensitive abuse case involving ex-Jesuit artist Marko Rupnik
The Vatican confirmed a trial against ex-Jesuit priest Marko Rupnik for alleged spiritual and sexual abuse of women is ongoing, defending the secrecy of the proceedings. An Italian blog falsely reported Rupnik's acquittal, which the Vatican denied, stating judges are still reviewing evidence. The Jesuits expelled Rupnik in 2023 after allegations of abuse dating back to the 1990s, and Pope Francis waived the statute of limitations to enable a canonical trial.
- Lawyer in sensitive Vatican abuse case issues scathing critique of church’s secretive legal system
A lawyer representing five women who allege sexual and spiritual abuse by former Jesuit priest Marko Ivan Rupnik has criticized the Vatican’s secretive legal system, which withholds trial details from her clients. The Vatican confirmed the canonical trial against Rupnik is ongoing, but has not disclosed the charges he faces, following reports he was absolved in a prior proceeding. Rupnik, a prominent religious artist, faces accusations spanning three decades, with the Vatican waiving statute of limitations on older claims in 2023.