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New accusations of sexual abuse against Jesuits in Bolivia
Following a report that documented the serial sexual abuse committed in Bolivia by a Jesuit priest, new accusations have been... Read more
Bolivian bishops express pain over serial sexual abuse by Jesuit priest
An investigation by the newspaper El Pais revealed that Spanish Jesuit priest Alfonso Pedrajas Moreno sexually abused as many as... Read more
Pope Francis revisits ‘very painful’ Jesuit abductions in 1970s Argentina
A question about Budapest-born Father Jálics came during the first Jesuit pope’s apostolic visit to Hungary. Read more
Rupnik superior: ‘From an ecclesial point of view it’s illegal’ for priest to own business
The superior of Father Marko Rupnik, a Jesuit priest and artist accused of sexually abusing numerous nuns, said Rupnik owned... Read more
Father Rupnik superior denies possible transfer of the priest from Rome to Milan
Various media reported that Father Marko Rupnik, accused of having sexually abused numerous nuns, could leave Rome. Read more
Jesuits in Mexico issue statement on the death of alleged murderer of two priests
Jesuit Father Luis Gerardo Moro Madrid said the alleged murder of José Noriel Portillo is not a reason to celebrate. Read more
Newly-discovered asteroids named after Jesuits — and a pope
The Vatican Observatory announced this week the naming of four newly-discovered asteroids after notable Catholics, including Pope Gregory XIII. Read more
Jesuits: New restrictions against Rupnik possible in light of credible abuse accusations
The allegations span from 1985 to 2018 and include claims of spiritual, psychological, and sexual abuse, and abuse of conscience. Read more
Pope Francis: ‘I believe that the pope’s ministry is for life’
Pope Francis addressed once again the question of whether he will resign the papacy in two conversations with Jesuit priests... Read more
Who was Father Marko Rupnik’s superior while he was being investigated?
The ministry of Jesuit Father Marko Rupnik was and continues to be under restrictions, according to the Jesuit order. Read more
Jesuits in Slovenia apologize for Rupnik abuse, say they believe victims
“We fully accept and understand the indignation, anger, and disappointment of the victims and their loved ones,” the Slovenian Jesuits... Read more
Report: Vatican investigator says Father Rupnik and hierarchy’s ‘complicit silence’ ruined victims’ lives
Bishop Daniele Libanari made the comments in a letter he wrote to Italian priests obtained by the Associated Press. Read more
Jesuit superior says that Fr. Marko Rupnik was excommunicated in 2019
Jesuit artist Father Marko Rupnik incurred an automatic excommunication in 2019 for absolving a woman he had sex with, the... Read more
Jesuit official: Alleged sacramental ‘irregularities’ dictated which Vatican office handled Father Rupnik case
New statements by Father Johan Verschueren shed light on a key jurisdictional question surrounding accusations of sexual abuse leveled against... Read more
Former Jesuit provincial on the Rupnik case: It is a ‘tsunami’ of lack of transparency
A former provincial for the Society of Jesus demanded full transparency from his community in dealing with the current situation... Read more
Who is Father Marko Rupnik, the Jesuit priest and artist accused of abuse?
Who is the Jesuit priest and artist that has been accused of abusing at least nine consecrated women in the... Read more
Jesuit artist Father Rupnik’s ministry restricted following reports of abuse allegations
A prominent Jesuit priest and artist had his ministry restricted, reportedly after an investigation by his religious order into allegations... Read more
Pope Francis says that he tried to help Ukraine, Russia prisoner swap
Pope Francis has said that he was involved in a prisoner swap between Russia and Ukraine. Read more
Cuban dictatorship expels superior of Jesuits from the island
The Cuban dictatorship has expelled Father David Pantaleón, who served as superior of the Jesuits, from the island by not... Read more
More than 33,000 signatures presented to Mexican authorities demanding justice for slain priests
The Mexican platform Actívate (Get Active) on Aug. 24 delivered the signatures to the Ministry of the Interior and the... Read more
