Vatican Appoints Judges for Ex-Jesuit Artist Accused of Multiple Abuses

The Vatican appointed judges for Rev. Marko Rupnik, an ex-Jesuit artist accused of serious abuses, raising concerns about the Holy Sees accountability under Pope Francis.

• On Monday, the Holy See announced the appointment of judges to handle the case of Rev. Marko Rupnik, accused of multiple abuses against women.
• The accusations against Marko Rupnik, a well-known ex-Jesuit artist, have severely impacted Pope Franciss reputation and raised questions about the Jesuits role in the Catholic Church.
• This unusual move by the Dicastery for the Doctrine of the Faith indicates a potential shift in how the Catholic Church is addressing abuse cases within its religious order.