In addition, according to the Domani newspaper, Rupnik traveled to Hvar Island to study the possible restoration of the chapel of the bishop’s residence at the request of Ranko Vidović, the bishop of Hvar-Brač-Vis.
It was Verschueren himself who in January asked the accused priest not to leave central Italy in order to be available “for some ongoing preliminary investigations.”
In addition, since February, Rupnik has been prohibited from any public artistic work, particularly in relation to religious structures (such as churches, institutions, oratories and chapels, and houses of retreat or spirituality).
This is not the first time the Slovenian priest has breached the restrictions. On March 5, Rupnik participated in a Mass open to the public in well-known Santa Prassede Basilica in Rome despite the fact that he is only allowed to celebrate Masses in private.
In addition, on Dec. 14, 2022, the Pontifical Athenaeum Regina Apostolorum posted a message on its official Facebook page reporting that Rupnik had been moderator of a thesis presentation at the Pontifical Gregorian University in Rome, entrusted to the Jesuits.
The restrictions that weigh on Rupnik are prohibitions to hear confessions, give spiritual direction, and lead spiritual exercises. He is also prevented from participating in public activities without the permission of his local superior.
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