No News in the “Rupnik case” one year after the tribunal was formed

Attorney Laura Sgrò says there has been no communication regarding the Vatican tribunal established to try former Jesuit Marko Rupnik. Sgrò represents five victims who accuse Rupnik of abusing approximately 20 nuns.

The Vatican announced on October 9, 2025, that five judges, consisting of clergy and laywomen, had been selected for the tribunal. To ensure an independent process, no members of the tribunal hold positions in the Curia or the Congregation for the Doctrine of the Faith.

Sgrò criticized the lack of updates on the proceedings, stating that the Congregation for the Doctrine of the Faith has not responded to her requests or phone calls. While she is not demanding the trial be made public, she argued that the current level of secrecy prevents the protection of basic legal rights, such as the right to a defense and a fair trial.