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sexual-abuse-in-religious-institutions1 year ago

"Ex Nuns' Spiritual Journey: Watching Porn for Growth"

Two former nuns accused renowned Slovenian priest Marko Rupnik of sexually and psychologically abusing them and at least 20 other women for nearly 30 years, including making them take part in threesomes and watch porn for "spiritual growth." Rupnik was briefly excommunicated in 2020 and expelled from the Jesuit order last June, and Pope Francis waived the statute of limitations on the offences in October, opening the way for potential disciplinary proceedings. Calls for an independent investigation and the publication of its findings have been made.

via NDTV|
#catholic-church#ex-nuns#marko-rupnik
religion2 years ago

"The Expanding Shadow of the Rupnik Affair"

The case of Marko Rupnik, a disgraced celebrity muralist and former Jesuit priest, highlights the lack of accountability within the Catholic Church regarding sexual abuse. Despite allegations of serial abuse against Rupnik, the Jesuits expelled him for disobedience rather than prosecuting him. The statement from the superior of the Jesuits' international houses, Fr. Johan Verschueren, expressed regret for Rupnik's expulsion but failed to address the victims' claims. Pope Francis, who has been reluctant to use new laws to prosecute abuse cases involving adults, risks perpetuating the notion of special treatment if he does not take action against Rupnik. The lack of transparency and justice in addressing abuse within the Church undermines Francis' promises of reform.

via Catholic World Report|
#accountability#jesuits#marko-rupnik
religion2 years ago

Jesuit Superior Criticizes Vatican Norms on Rupnik Penalties

The former superior of Father Marko Rupnik, a disgraced artist priest accused of sexual, spiritual, and psychological abuse, claims that Vatican norms prevented the Jesuit order from taking stronger action against him. The Jesuits confirmed Rupnik's expulsion and stated that the Vatican's legislation hindered a more thorough investigation and harsher penalties. Rupnik, who remains a priest without direct supervision, could potentially be put into ministry by a sympathetic bishop. The controversy surrounding Rupnik raises questions about the Society of Jesus' handling of abuse claims and Pope Francis' involvement in the matter.

via Catholic News Agency|
#clerical-abuse#jesuits#marko-rupnik
arts-and-culture2 years ago

Controversy Surrounds Church Art of Alleged Abuser Marko Rupnik

Jesuit Father Marko Rupnik, a gifted artist whose mosaics adorn chapels and buildings worldwide, has been accused of spiritual, psychological, or sexual abuse by multiple adult women over the course of almost 40 years. The allegations are so serious that the bishop responsible for the Sanctuary of Our Lady of Lourdes has appointed a reflection group to consider whether the towering mosaics installed on the facade of the lower basilica in 2008 should be removed. The article explores the question of what to do with art created by artists who have committed immoral acts.

via America: The Jesuit Review|
#art#arts-and-culture#church
religion2 years ago

Jesuits expel artist Marko Rupnik over alleged abuse of adult women.

The Jesuits have expelled Slovenian priest and celebrated religious artist Marko Ivan Rupnik from the congregation following allegations of sexual, spiritual, and psychological abuses against adult women. Rupnik had been accused by several women of abuse over a 30-year period, but had largely escaped punishment due to his exalted status in the church and at the Vatican. The scandal had remained a problem for the Vatican and the Jesuits because of suspicions that Rupnik received preferential treatment.

via America: The Jesuit Review|
#catholic-church#jesuits#marko-rupnik
religion2 years ago

Jesuit priest accused of abuse violates travel restrictions, says superior.

Jesuit priest and artist Father Marko Rupnik, who has been accused of physically and psychologically abusing numerous nuns, has breached the restrictions imposed by the Society of Jesus by traveling to Bosnia-Herzegovina and Croatia to carry out art projects. The superior of the accused priest confirmed the veracity of the information and noted that these travels are "a serious transgression of the restrictive measures imposed on Father Rupnik." Rupnik has also breached other restrictions, including participating in a public Mass and leading a thesis presentation at a university.

via Catholic News Agency|
#abuse-allegations#art-projects#jesuit-priest