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Father Marko Ivan Rupnik, (born 28 November 1954) is a Slovenian Jesuit, based in Rome, whose mosaics adorn churches at Fatima and Lourdes, in Almudena Cathedral in Madrid, in Cluj-Romania as well as the Popeu2019s private chapel.
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Marko Rupnik The body of St. Pio of Pietrelcina has been moved from its 42-year resting spot in the shrine of San Giovanni Rotondo to the new church inaugurated by Benedict XVI when he visited the spot in 2010. The new Church of St. Pio of Pietrelcina offers more space for pilgrims and easier access to the disabled. Padre Pio’s tomb is the third most visited Catholic site in the world, after the Vatican and the Basilica of Our Lady of Guadalupe in Mexico City. The local archbishop presided over the Eucharist, during which the altar of the church was consecrated, and Padre Pio’s remains were placed in the central pillar of the building. The pillar is decorated with mosaics by Father Ivan Marko Rupnik on the lives of Padre Pio and of St. Francis of Assisi. The transfer of Padre Pio’s body was authorized by the Vatican Congregation for Saints’ Causes. Father Marko Ivan Rupnik is a Slovenian Jesuit (born November 28, 1954), based in Rome, whose mosaics adorn churches at Fatima and Lourdes, in Madrid, Rome or Milan, in Cluj-Napoca Romania as well as the Pope’s private chapel in Vatican. The website for the Centro Aletti displays him and his workshop`s works in abundance Crypt of the Lower church-San Giovanni Rotondo
The new 500 square metre crypt was inaugurated by Benedict XVI and is designed to offer more space for pilgrims and easier access for the disabled. Padre Pio's tomb is the third most visited Catholic site in the world, after the Vatican and the Basilica of Our Lady of Guadalupe in Mexico City. Padre Pio was considered a miracle worker by his devotees and the Italian monk was said to have had the stigmate on his hands and feet
The angel sat on the stone rolled indicates the empty tomb with bandages folded The holy Capuchin Franciscans
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Jesus among the Doctors of the Law in the Temple Joseph recognized by his brothers in Egypt
Two disciples of John the Baptist ask Christ: "Master, where are you staying?" Jesus cleanses the temple.
Christ weeps over Jerusalem Christ healing the leper The forgiveness of the adulterous woman
Christ at the table of Bethany with Lazarus risen Christ in Gethsemane The shroud of Veronica
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