Lourdes bishop says shrine will cover all Rupnik mosaics ahead of pope’s visit to France
The Lourdes bishop's decision to cover all Rupnik mosaics ahead of the pope’s visit to France has sparked global attention.
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The Lourdes bishop has ordered all mosaics by Marko Rupnik to be covered ahead of the pope’s visit to France. This decision comes amid controversy surrounding Rupnik, who was excommunicated by the Vatican in 2023.
The bishop's move follows a ban on the Society of St. Pius X from celebrating Masses and administering sacraments at the shrine.
Pius X is a traditionalist Catholic group known for its opposition to certain Vatican II reforms. The timing of these actions suggests a concerted effort to prepare the shrine for the papal visit, though the exact reasons for the ban on the Society of St.
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- The Bishop of Lourdes withdraws the FSSPX's authorization to celebrate Masses and sacraments at the Sanctuary infovaticana · 9h ago
- Bishop: Rupnik mosaics at Lourdes to be covered before pope’s visit and remain masked indefinitely OSV News · 1d ago
- Marko Rupnik mosaics at Lourdes to be covered before Pope Leo’s visit and remain masked indefinitely, bishop says America Magazine · 1d ago
- Lourdes bans Society of St. Pius X Masses, covers Rupnik art ahead of pope's visit National Catholic Reporter · 1d ago
- Lourdes bishop says Rupnik mosaics to be covered for papal visit Crux | Taking the Catholic Pulse · 1d ago
- Society of St. Pius X Masses, sacraments banned at Lourdes Shrine EWTN News · 1d ago
- Lourdes Shrine: Lefebvrist priests are prohibited from celebrating Mass there ZENIT - English · 1d ago
- Lourdes bishop says shrine will cover all Rupnik mosaics ahead of pope’s visit to France EWTN News · 1d ago
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Who is Marko Rupnik?
Marko Rupnik is an artist known for his religious mosaics. He was excommunicated by the Vatican in 2023.
What is the Society of St. Pius X?
The Society of St. Pius X is a traditionalist Catholic group that opposes certain reforms of the Second Vatican Council.
Why is the pope visiting France?
Coverage does not yet specify the exact purpose of the pope’s visit to France.
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