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ROME (CNS) — The canonical trial against Slovenian Father Marko Rupnik — a prominent artist and former Jesuit accused of spiritually and sexually abusing women for decades — is being prepared, the Vatican’s doctrinal chief said.
The Dicastery for the Doctrine of the Faithhas gathered, organized and studied material relating to its investigation into the priest and “now must create a tribunal for a trial,” Cardinal Víctor Manuel Fernández, dicastery prefect, told reporters on the sidelines of a book presentation March 21.
“Now a tribunal must be found,” the cardinal said. Although a shortlist of candidates to serve on the panel has been formed, “you must find judges that have certain characteristics for something very mediatic like this.”
The cardinal said that the dicastery has begun approaching potential judges, but they are currently in the phase of considering whether to accept the role.
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The Dicastery for the Doctrine of the Faithhas gathered, organized and studied material relating to its investigation into the priest and “now must create a tribunal for a trial,” Cardinal Víctor Manuel Fernández, dicastery prefect, told reporters on the sidelines of a book presentation March 21.
“Now a tribunal must be found,” the cardinal said. Although a shortlist of candidates to serve on the panel has been formed, “you must find judges that have certain characteristics for something very mediatic like this.”
The cardinal said that the dicastery has begun approaching potential judges, but they are currently in the phase of considering whether to accept the role.
A formal investigation continues
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Rupnik case: 'Now a tribunal must be found,' cardinal says
The Vatican is preparing for a canonical trial against Father Marko Rupnik, a prominent Slovenian artist and former Jesuit accused of abuse.
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