World-renowned church covers up artworks by priest accused of abuse

Artist, priest and former Jesuit Marko Rupnik, who has been accused by several nuns of psychological and sexual abuse, will go on trial in a Vatican court. It is not known when the trial will begin.

Lourdes basilica covers Rupnik’s mosaics amid abuse scandal

The famous Rupnik mosaics at the Shrine of Lourdes were commissioned for the 150th anniversary of the apparitions in 2008, but alleged victims have repeatedly linked his art to his abuse.

Lourdes bishop covering Fr. Rupnik's mosaics on sanctuary's basilica doors

Bishop Jean-Marc Micas of Tarbes and Lourdes has decided to cover mosaics by Fr. Marko Rupnik at the entrance of the Basilica of Our Lady of the Rosary, a move aimed at making the basilica more welcoming for all, particularly victims of abuse.

World-renowned church covers up artworks by priest accused of abuse

The mosaics will no longer be visible at one of the world’s most popular Catholic pilgrimage sites

The mosaics carried out by priest Marko Rupnik, accused of sexual assaults, were concealed. A symbolic gesture for victims of abuse in the Church.

Marko Rupnik, a world-renowned theologist and Mosaïst, is accused of having committed psychological and sexual violence against at least 20 women for nearly 30 years.