The Independent highlights the covering of mosaics by Rev. Mark Rupnik at the Rosary Basilica in Lourdes, as a symbolic act to acknowledge victims of sexual abuse within the Church. With allegations against Rupnik from approximately 25 individuals, including former nuns, the Vatican has reopened investigations into these claims. Lourdes Bishop Jean-Marc Micas emphasized the need for this action to make the basilica more accessible for those affected by clergy abuse, amid ongoing discussions on transparency and accountability in the Church's handling of such cases.
The covering of the mosaics has been described as a symbolic step to facilitate entry into the basilica for victims of clergy abuse, according to Lourdes Bishop Jean-Marc Micas.
The artworks, by Rev. Mark Rupnik, adorn the facade of the Rosary Basilica in Lourdes near the France-Spain border, marking a controversial chapter in the Basilica's history.
Mr Rupnik was expelled from the Catholic Jesuit order in 2023 but remains a priest, facing numerous allegations from former Catholic nuns.
The Vatican reopened an investigation into the allegations against Rupnik in 2023, amidst calls for transparency and accountability within the Church.
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