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At sacred Lourdes, Pope Leo confronts a new reminder of the church’s sins

Pope Leo XIV visited the sacred site of Lourdes, where he faced a reminder of the Church's sins. Mosaics by Marko Rupnik, a Slovenian priest-artist accused of sexual and psychological abuse, were covered up. Rupnik is on trial, accused by at least 20 women, including current and former Catholic nuns. The Pope called for conversion from sin and error in the Church.

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  • ✓ Marko Rupnik, a Slovenian priest-artist, has been accused by at least 20 women of sexual, physical and psychological abuse.
  • ✓ Rupnik's mosaics in Lourdes were covered up during Pope Leo XIV's visit.
  • ✓ Pope Leo XIV called for conversion from sin and error in the Church during his visit to Lourdes.
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Pope Leo XIV's visit to Lourdes highlighted the Church's ongoing struggle with abuse allegations, as mosaics by accused artist Marko Rupnik were covered up during his visit.

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  1. Pope Leo Confronts Church Sins in Lourdes

    Pope Leo XIV visited the sacred site of Lourdes, where he faced a reminder of the Church's sins. Mosaics by Marko Rupnik, a Slovenian priest-artist accused of sexual and psychological abuse, were covered up. Rupnik is on trial, accused by at least 20 women, including current and former Catholic nuns. The Pope called for conversion from sin and error in the Church.

    Why it matters

    The visit comes as the Church faces ongoing scrutiny over its handling of abuse cases. The site of Lourdes is one of the faith's most sacred pilgrimage sites. The mosaics, installed in 2008, were created by Rupnik, a prominent Catholic artist.

    What is confirmed

    • Marko Rupnik, a Slovenian priest-artist, has been accused by at least 20 women of sexual, physical and psychological abuse.
    • Rupnik's mosaics in Lourdes were covered up during Pope Leo XIV's visit.
    • Pope Leo XIV called for conversion from sin and error in the Church during his visit to Lourdes.

    Still unconfirmed

    • Alleged Rupnik victims are calling on Pope Leo to bring 'transparency' to Rupnik's trial.

    What to watch next

    • The outcome of Marko Rupnik's trial
    • The Church's response to allegations of abuse
    • Pope Leo XIV's future actions on Church reform
    Sources used for this update (11)
    1. The Washington Post — At sacred Lourdes, Pope Leo confronts a new reminder of the church’s sins
    2. The Catholic Herald — Alleged Rupnik victims call on Pope Leo to bring ‘transparency’ to Rupnik trial
    3. Times of Malta — Religious quotes and news – September 27, 2026
    4. Catholic Review — Ahead of Lourdes visit, alleged Rupnik victims appeal to pope to end Vatican's 'prolonged silence'
    5. www.bishop-accountability.org — At sacred Lourdes, Pope Leo confronts a new reminder of the ...
    6. clericalwhispers.blogspot.com — Clerical Whispers: At sacred Lourdes, Pope Leo confronts a new reminder of the church’s sins
    7. ewtnvatican.com — Pope Leo in Lourdes: The Church must heal her ‘wounds ...
    8. www.ewtnnews.com — Pope Leo in Lourdes: The Church must heal her ‘wounds ...
    9. clericalwhispers.blogspot.com — Clerical Whispers: HOMILY OF POPE LEO XIV Prairie of the Sanctuary of Our Lady of Lourdes Sunday, 27 Sept....
    10. flipboard.com — At sacred Lourdes, Pope Leo confronts a new reminder of the church’s sins
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