https://www.live-feeds.com/feed/lourdes-bans-society-of-st-pius-x-masses-covers-rupnik-art-ahead-of-pope-s-visitContinuously updated, source-cited coverage. https://www.live-feeds.com/feed/lourdes-bans-society-of-st-pius-x-masses-covers-rupnik-art-ahead-of-pope-s-visithttps://www.live-feeds.com/feed/lourdes-bans-society-of-st-pius-x-masses-covers-rupnik-art-ahead-of-pope-s-visit#u47484Mon, 24 Aug 2026 11:17:31 +0000The Bishop of Lourdes has banned Society of St. Pius X Masses and sacraments at the Lourdes Shrine, and will cover mosaics by Marko Rupnik ahead of the pope's visit. The decision to cover Rupnik's mosaics is permanent. The ban on SSPX Masses and sacraments was made in preparation for the pope's visit.Why it mattersThe decisions were made as Pope Francis is set to visit Lourdes. The Society of St. Pius X is a traditionalist Catholic group that has been at odds with the Vatican. Marko Rupnik is an artist who has been accused of misconduct.What is confirmedThe Bishop of Lourdes has