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Vatican Marko Rupnik abuse trial

Overview

In July 2026, Italian media reported that a five‑judge panel of the Dicastery for the Doctrine of the Faith had acquitted former Jesuit priest Marko Rupnik of the specific “violence” charge linked to the abuse case, while other sexual, spiritual and psychological allegations remained under investigation. The Vatican did not confirm the ruling, and victims’ lawyer Laura Sgro called for full transparency about the trial’s status and the judges involved.

Two days later, Vatican press secretary Matteo Bruni declared the acquittal reports “absolutely unfounded,” reiterating that the canonical trial is still confidential to protect due‑process rights and to avoid further harm to alleged victims. The Holy See emphasized that the case was reopened after Pope Francis waived the statute of limitations.

On 7 August 2026, the Vatican announced that the canonical criminal process continues after 22 previously undisclosed letters from 2000—written by women of the Slovenian Loyola Community—were found describing alleged misconduct by Rupnik. The tribunal is reviewing documentation from dioceses, the Jesuit order and other sources, and Rupnik continues to deny the accusations.

Entities

Sisters of Loyola · Ivanka Hosta · Vatican (Holy See) · Marko Rupnik · Archdiocese of Ljubljana

Timeline

  1. 9 days ago

    [CRIME] 3 sources
    Vatican continues canonical trial of Slovenian priest Marko Rupnik after new abuse letters emerge

    Vatican continues the canonical trial of Slovenian priest Marko Rupnik after 22 hidden letters from Loyola women detailed alleged abuse; the Holy See denies reports of his acquittal.

  2. 25 days ago

    [CRIME] 4 sources
    Vatican keeps trial of ex‑Jesuit priest Marko Rupnik confidential amid abuse allegations

    The Vatican says the canonical trial of ex‑Jesuit priest Marko Rupnik for alleged 1990s sexual abuse remains confidential, rejecting rumors of an acquittal.

  3. 27 days ago

    [CRIME] 12 sources
    Vatican clears Father Marko Rupnik of violence charges amid ongoing abuse investigation

    A Vatican panel cleared Father Marko Rupnik of violence charges in his abuse case, but other allegations remain under investigation and victims’ lawyers demand transparency.

Sources

belgicatho.be · cathnews.com · chrystus.co.pl · dakowski.pl · delo.si · fipa.bc.ca · freerepublic.com · glasistre.hr · healthcaremail.co.uk · independent.co.uk · lifesite.net · misyjne.pl · mladina.si · mymotherlode.com · primorske.si · religionv1.orf.at · srnnews.com · vidanuevadigital.com · worldcatholicnews.com