This Monday, October 13, 2025, the Dicastery for the Doctrine of the Faith announced through an official statement that the five judges who will form the tribunal in charge of examining the case of the priest Marko Ivan Rupnik, accused of serious abuses, have already been appointed.
The note specifies that the appointment was made on October 9 and that the panel will be composed of women and clerics who do not belong to the Dicastery nor hold positions in other bodies of the Roman Curia.
The statement emphasizes that the composition of the tribunal seeks to ensure the autonomy and independence of the instance, so that the process is carried out without interference.
The Vatican did not provide more details at this time about the identity of the judges or the trial schedule. The official confirmation marks a decisive step in the processing of a case that has generated great scandal and concern inside and outside the Church.