Bishop Franco Mulakkal

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Expelled Kerala nun writes autobiography on ‘sexual abuse by bishops’

Sister Lucy was expelled by the Franciscan Clarist Congregation (FCC) in August this year for 'grave violations'.

03 Dec 2019 10:19 AM

Bishop Franco Mulakkal (Photo: Twitter | ANI)

Church should redeem flock, not chase miracles

Dr Sreenivasan remains tightlipped, but colleagues at Amala Hospital commend him as a highly “ethical person”.

26 Oct 2019 7:39 AM

Sister Anupama said, 'We expect that the court will give us justice... We are abandoned by society, that is what we feel.' (Photo: ANI)

Kerala nun rape case: Sister Anupama seeks justice from court

Franco Mulakkal has been summoned by a court in Kerala's Kottayam to appear before it Nov 11.

24 Oct 2019 1:27 PM

The nun stated that such actions are a violation of the bail conditions laid down by the Kerala High Court and sought intervention from the state women commission in the matter. (Photo: File | ANI)

Kerala nun rape case: Complaint filed with women commission for mental harassment

The complainant has alleged that Mulakkalare using social media platforms in order to defame her.

23 Oct 2019 12:09 PM

Lucy Kalappura was one of the five nuns who had staged a protest in September last year against rape accused prelate, Bishop Franco Mulakkal. (Photo: File)

Nun, who protested against Bishop, served notice for complaint against superior

Sister Lucy had complained to the police as well as the congregation that she was locked up in the convent's room by the senior nun.

24 Aug 2019 1:36 PM

Lucy Kalappura has filed an appeal before the Catholic Church in Rome against her dismissal from the congregation on disciplinary grounds. (Photo: ANI)

Kerala nun approaches Rome against dismissal from congregation

Kalappura was dismissed from FCC on August 7 for violating its rules and asked to move out of the hostel within 10 days.

17 Aug 2019 6:45 PM

Nun rape case: Kerala Police charges Bishop

Mulakkal was former Bishop of Jalandhar diocese and a senior member of the Roman Catholic clergy in India.

10 Apr 2019 2:25 AM

In their plea, the nuns questioned the reason behind the delay in filing the chargesheet and stated that they are under immense pressure. (Photo: File)

Protesting nuns question delay in filing of chargesheet against Bishop Mulakkal

Five approached Kottayam SP to submit a petition seeking a speedy submission of the chargesheet against Bishop Franco Mulakkal.

17 Mar 2019 1:40 PM

In January this year, she was served a warning letter by the Superior General of the Congregation. (Photo: ANI)

Kerala rape case: Nun protested against Bishop Mulakkal receives threatening letter

Franciscan Clarist Congregation Superior General has issued this second canonical warning letter to Sister Lucy Kalapura.

16 Feb 2019 2:08 PM

The nuns had received their transfer orders from the Missionaries of Jesus Congregation in March 2018, months after they had complained at several forums within the church against the Bishop Franco Mulakkal. (Photo: Twitter | ANI)

Church revokes transfer order on four nuns, a day before their protest

The nuns announced the development at the protest venue in Kottayam as they demanded justice for the nun.

09 Feb 2019 5:37 PM

Bishop Mulakkal, a senior member of the Roman Catholic clergy in India, was arrested last year following allegations by the nun that he repeatedly raped and sexually assaulted her at the Kuravilangad convent between 2014 and 2016, a charge denied by him. (Photo: File)

Kerala nun rape case: Four nuns, survivor seek CM's intervention on transfer issue

'Aim is to single me out and to harass and torture me. My life will be in danger if such a situation arises,' survivor said in her letter.

19 Jan 2019 2:40 PM

The protest led by the nuns and Catholic reformist forums in Kochi in September had led to a public outrage and demands for action against bishop Franco Mulakkal. (Photo: PTI | File)

4 nuns who protested against rape-accused bishop transferred

The nuns, who have been staying with their colleague, who alleged rape by Mulakkal, said they won’t leave convent in Kuravialangad.

16 Jan 2019 6:49 PM

The congregation termed as 'grave violations' a Nun buying a car, taking loan for it and publishing a book spending money without permission and knowledge of her superiors. (Representational Image | Pixabay)

Kerala nun gets notice for buying car, protesting against rape-accused bishop

The congregation accused the nun of leading a life, which was against the 'principles of religious life' and rule of congregation.

09 Jan 2019 4:22 PM

Kerala witnessed massive protests in September demanding the arrest of Bishop Franco Mulakkal. (Photo: File)

Church warns Kerala priest who organised protests against rape accused Bishop

The letter was sent to the priest on November 11, three days before the protest outside the state secretariat.

22 Nov 2018 11:44 AM

Reacting to the incident, Anupama, who was accompanied by other nuns, broke down and said she was 'deeply hurt' by the protests. (Photo: File)

Nun, who led protest against Bishop Mulakkal, heckled at witness priest’s funeral

Sister Anupama was asked by some people to leave cemetery where funeral of Father Kuriakose Kattuthara was going on.

25 Oct 2018 7:52 PM

Kerala nun had alleged that Bishop Mulakkal raped her at a guest house in Kuravilangad in May 2014 and later sexually exploited her on several occasions. (Photo: File)

Kerala nun rape: Priest who testified against Bishop Mulakkal found dead

Priest's relatives demand thorough probe into death and want postmortem be conducted at Alappuzha Medical College.

22 Oct 2018 5:09 PM