Vatican Appoints Judges to Decide Rupnik Sexual Abuse Case

Vatican Appoints Judges to Decide Rupnik Sexual Abuse Case

The Vatican’s doctrine office announced the nomination of a panel of five judges to decide the disciplinary case against Father Marko Rupnik, accused of sexual and psychological abuse of consecrated women.

The judges, including women and clerics, do not hold any position in the Roman Curia to ensure autonomy and independence in the penal judicial procedure.

The panel was nominated according to an Oct. 13 press release from the Dicastery for the Doctrine of the Faith (DDF).

Author's summary: Vatican appoints judges for Rupnik case.

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National Catholic Register National Catholic Register — 2025-10-13

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