Lourdes is a small market town in Hautes-Pyrénées, Occitanie, France, known for its religious heritage and as a pilgrimage site.
A Vatican canonical trial into Rev. Marko Rupnik remains ongoing after a blog report suggested an acquittal; the Vatican says the report is unfounded and judges are examining documents from dioceses, the Jesuits, and others. Victims’ lawyers criticize secrecy while awaiting status updates.