Lourdes considering removing Rupnik’s mosaics

The authorities in Lourdes, one of the most important pilgrimage sites for Catholics, are considering removing mosaics created by Slovenian priest Marko Rupnik following sexual abuse allegations against him.

Jean-Marc Micas, Bishop of Tarbes et Lourdes, said a decision is to be reached this month whether to remove Rupnik's mosaics from the Rosary Basilica within the Sanctuary of Our Lady of Lourdes out of consideration for victims of abuse.

If reached it would be the first such decision against the disgraced Slovenian priest, whose mosaics can be found in more than 200...