A small Pyrenean market town, France
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.
The Vatican has confirmed Pope Leo’s upcoming France itinerary, including a Paris meeting with authorities at the Élysée and UNESCO, a Lourdes visit, and an interreligious gathering in Metz. A separate briefing notes a survivor-focused meeting with abuse victims, with timing and locations to be announced later. The trip runs September 25–28, marking Leo’s fourth international journey this year, and underscores a focus on social inclusion and accountability.