Jean-Marc Micas
CanadapoliticianMale6.5Global Dominance: 0.00%Jean-Marc Micas is the bishop of Tarbes and Lourdes, known for his compassionate approach towards victims of sexual abuse within the Church. Recently, he made headlines for his decision to cover mosaics created by former Jesuit priest Marko Rupnik, who has faced multiple abuse allegations. Micas explained that this action was a symbolic gesture to facilitate access to the basilica for those affected by Rupnik's actions, particularly during the Jubilee year. His leadership reflects a commitment to addressing the painful legacy of abuse while promoting healing and inclusivity within the Church.
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Bishop Jean-Marc Micas of Lourdes expressed gratitude to the Pope on behalf of the faithful present.
En su visita a Francia, el papa León XIV dio un contundente mensaje contra la eutanasia
Argentina· 2026-09-27
Lourdes Bishop Jean-Marc Micas decided to cover the façade of the Notre Dame du Rosaire Basilica.
Assisted dying is ‘false compassion’, Pope says at French shrine of LourdesCanada· 2026-09-27
Jean-Marc Micas clarified that the mosaics above the side entrances of the basilica were covered with boards.
Mozaiky v bazilike v Lurdoch prekryli, ich autor je obvinený zo zneužívania žien
Slovakia· 2025-03-31
Jean-Marc Micas is the bishop of Lourdes who explained the decision to cover the mosaics of Marko Rupnik.
A Lourdes coperte le porte con i mosaici dell'ex gesuita Marko Rupnik. La soddisfazione delle vittime che hanno denunciato abusi
Italy· 2025-03-31
