Vatican Denies Verdict in Canon Trial of Fr. Rupnik, Says Case Is Ongoing

The Vatican on Wednesday denied reports that a verdict had been reached in the canonical trial of Slovenian priest Marko Ivan Rupnik, stating that proceedings are still ongoing, according to Reuters. Rupnik, who was expelled from the Jesuit order, faces accusations of sexually abusing women; nine have given testimony against him. The Vatican specifically refuted claims that he had been acquitted.