Bishop Franco Mulakkal, accused of raping a nun, acquitted; fellow nuns say they did not get justice
3 years, 2 months ago

Bishop Franco Mulakkal, accused of raping a nun, acquitted; fellow nuns say they did not get justice

The Hindu  

Franco Mulakkal, Bishop of the Roman Catholic Diocese of Jalandhar who was accused of raping and sexually abusing a nun belonging to the Missionaries of Jesus congregation in Kerala under his diocese, was acquitted of all charges against him by the Additional District and Sessions Court I in Kottayam on January 14. You can gain anything if you have wealth and influence, and that is what I think happened here.” An emotional Bishop Franco Mulakkal, who broke down in the courtroom on hearing the verdict, later told mediapersons: “I prayed that the verdict in God’s court should be reflected in this court on earth too. People, irrespective of religion or caste, have understood that prayer is powerful.” Franco Mulakkal was arrested in September 2018 after the nun who headed the Missionaries of Jesus congregation and the St. Francis Mission Home at Kuravilangad in Kottayam district accused him of rape and lodged a complaint against him in June that year before the Kottayam District Police Chief. Franco Mulakkal, however, contended that he had been “falsely implicated in the case by the Sister for having initiated action against her” on some allegations of a financial nature.

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‘Kerala nun will continue her fight’: Priest after Franco Mulakkal's resignation
1 year, 9 months ago

‘Kerala nun will continue her fight’: Priest after Franco Mulakkal's resignation

Hindustan Times  

A day after the resignation of Bishop Franco Mulakkal as Jalandhar Bishop, 'Save Our Sisters' campaigners on Friday said the survivor nun who had levelled rape charges against him would continue her fight for justice through the legal system. Augustine Vattoly, a senior Catholic priest who is the convenor of the forum, said Mulakkal's resignation is a small relief to …

Franco Mulakkal resigns as Jalandhar Bishop
1 year, 9 months ago

Franco Mulakkal resigns as Jalandhar Bishop

The Hindu  

Bishop Franco Mulakkal, who was temporarily relieved of his pastoral responsibilities by Pope Francis in 2018 following allegations of rape by a nun, has resigned from the Jalandhar Bishop's post, a church source said on Thursday. The resignation of Mulakkal, who was acquitted by a local court in Kerala last year in the rape case, was requested by the Vatican …

Nun rape case: Decks cleared for Bishop Franco's return to pastoral duties
2 years, 9 months ago

Nun rape case: Decks cleared for Bishop Franco's return to pastoral duties

Firstpost  

Thiruvananthapuram: Decks have been cleared for former Jalandhar Bishop Franco Mulakkal’s return to the pastoral duties, as the Vatican has accepted a Kerala court’s decision, acquitting him of rape charges by a nun, a church source said on Sunday. According to the source, during his visit to Jalandhar diocese on Saturday, Archbishop Leopoldo Girelli, apostolic nuncio to India and Nepal, …

Nun Rape Case: Kerala High Court Admits Appeal Challenging Bishop Franco Mulakkal's Acquittal
2 years, 11 months ago

Nun Rape Case: Kerala High Court Admits Appeal Challenging Bishop Franco Mulakkal's Acquittal

Live Law  

The Kerala High Court on Tuesday admitted the appeal filed against the decision of the Additional District and Sessions Court acquitting Bishop Franco Mulakkal of the Catholic Church in the nun rape case. Timeline of the Nun Rape case: In June 2018, a nun of the Catholic Church had raised allegations that Bishop Franco had sexually assaulted her on several …

Bishop Franco Judgment Overturned Criminal Law Jurisprudence, Put Rape Survivor On Trial : Rebecca John
3 years, 2 months ago

Bishop Franco Judgment Overturned Criminal Law Jurisprudence, Put Rape Survivor On Trial : Rebecca John

Live Law  

Renowned criminal law practitioner Rebecca M John, Senior Advocate, criticized the judgment of the trial court which acquitted Bishop Franco Mulakkal in the nun rape case. She termed the judgment "a travesty", which "put the victim on trial instead of the accused", "overturned the criminal law jurisprudence" and "completely disregarded the law of the land".Speaking at a virtual meeting. Speaking …

Why the Acquittal of Bishop Franco Mulakkal Is a Travesty of Justice
3 years, 2 months ago

Why the Acquittal of Bishop Franco Mulakkal Is a Travesty of Justice

The Quint  

According to the judge, there "is no consistency in the statement of the victim." In addition to the strange dismissal of her disclosures about being forced to share a bed with Mulakkal, the key reason for this is that the survivor did not describe "penile penetration" by the accused in her FIS or to the doctor during medical examination. In …

Bishop Franco Case | Court Failed To Protect a Nun Against Power: Sister Lucy
3 years, 2 months ago

Bishop Franco Case | Court Failed To Protect a Nun Against Power: Sister Lucy

The Quint  

While Sister Lucy is in the forefront of this fight, she also has her own ongoing struggle with the court and the congregation in Kerala, that has so far taken over three years. The Kerala High Court, on 14 July 2021, had orally suggested to Sister Lucy that she may have to vacate the convent in Wayanad in view of …

Bishop Franco Mulakkal Case : Why Court Found Nun's Testimony Unreliable?
3 years, 2 months ago

Bishop Franco Mulakkal Case : Why Court Found Nun's Testimony Unreliable?

Live Law  

The Additional District and Sessions Court Kottayam on Friday morning acquitted Bishop Franco Mulakkal who was accused of raping a nun from the Missionaries of Jesus convent in Kuravilangad. Keep reading to find out why the Court found the nun's statements unreliable enough to let Mulakkal walk scot-free: Why Did The Court Find Her Testimony Unreliable? Other Instances That Swayed …

Victim's Version Inconsistent: What Order Acquitting Bishop Franco Mulakkal in Nun's Rape Case Said
3 years, 2 months ago

Victim's Version Inconsistent: What Order Acquitting Bishop Franco Mulakkal in Nun's Rape Case Said

News 18  

A court in Kerala on Friday acquitted Roman Catholic Bishop Franco Mulakkal of the charges of raping a nun in a convent in the state, citing various reasons, including the victim’s inconsistent version of incidents and lack of corroborative evidence to prove the prosecution case. Acquitting the Bishop, Additional Sessions Judge G Gopakumar in the order said the victim’s claim …

Bishop Franco acquitted in Kerala nun rape case
3 years, 2 months ago

Bishop Franco acquitted in Kerala nun rape case

Hindustan Times  

A Kerala court on Friday acquitted former Jalandhar bishop Franco Mulakkal, who is accused of raping a nun 13 times over three years in a convent, citing lack of evidence in a case that shone a spotlight on violence against women in religious institutions. Bishop Franco Mulakkal was accused of raping the woman 13 times between 2014 and 2016 during …

Verdict in Franco Mulakkal Rape Case: NCW Extends Support to Nun
3 years, 2 months ago

Verdict in Franco Mulakkal Rape Case: NCW Extends Support to Nun

News 18  

With a court in Kerala on Friday acquitting a bishop in the rape case of a nun, NCW chairperson Rekha Sharma has said the woman should approach the high court against the judgement. An additional district and sessions court acquitted Roman Catholic Bishop Franco Mulakkal of the charges of raping the nun in a convent in the southern state. Extending …

Kerala nun rape case: Who is Bishop Franco Mulakkal?
3 years, 2 months ago

Kerala nun rape case: Who is Bishop Franco Mulakkal?

India Today  

Bishop Franco Mulakkal uttered the words, “Praise the Lord,” as he stepped out of the Kottayam additional sessions court in Kerala on Friday. The court found him not guilty in what is known as the Kerala nun rape case of 2018. The court acquitted Bishop Mulakkal of all charges in the nun rape case. The Kerala nun alleged that she …

Bishop Franco acquitted by Kerala Court in nun rape case
3 years, 2 months ago

Bishop Franco acquitted by Kerala Court in nun rape case

Op India  

On Friday, Kerala Court acquitted Bishop Franco Mulakkal of the Catholic Church in the nun rape case. Rekha Sharma, the Chairperson of the National Commission for Women has said that she is shocked to learn of the judgement pronounced by the Kerala Court and that the victim nun must appeal to the High Court. Bishop Franco Mulakkal, Accused Of Nun’s …

Kerala court gives clean chit to Bishop Franco Mullakal in nun rape case
3 years, 2 months ago

Kerala court gives clean chit to Bishop Franco Mullakal in nun rape case

Hindustan Times  

A court in Kottayam on Friday freed bishop Franco Mullakal of all charges in the nun rape case. A heavy police force was seen deployed outside the Kottayam additional sessions court ahead of pronouncement of the verdict. In her police complaint in June 2018, the nun had alleged that she was subjected to sexual abuse by Franco, then Bishop of …

Verdict in Kerala nun rape case on Friday, key witness says it will be 'victory over devil'
3 years, 2 months ago

Verdict in Kerala nun rape case on Friday, key witness says it will be 'victory over devil'

India Today  

Ahead of Kerala special court’s verdict in the nun rape case, Sister Lucy, who was dismissed from her congregation for criticising Bishop Franco Mulakkal, said the judgment would be “victory over devil”. Mulakkal is an accused in the Kerala nun rape case. “Tomorrow's sexual harassment case verdict would be a victory over devil,” Sister Lucy said. READ | Hugged and …

Bishop Franco case: Sister Lucy dismissed from the Church after Vatican rejected her appeal
3 years, 9 months ago

Bishop Franco case: Sister Lucy dismissed from the Church after Vatican rejected her appeal

Op India  

Sister Lucy Kalapura, one of the five nuns who stood in support of the nun who accused Bishop Franco Mulakkal in a rape case, has been permanently expelled from the Church. Sister Lucy Kalapura has been ordered by the Franciscan Clarist Congregation Superior General in Ernakulam to vacate the convent within one week. Kerala: Franciscan Clarist Congregation Superior General in …

Kerala Court Frames Charges Against Ex-Bishop Franco Mulakkal in Nun Rape Case
4 years, 7 months ago

Kerala Court Frames Charges Against Ex-Bishop Franco Mulakkal in Nun Rape Case

News 18  

A court here on Thursday framed charges against former Bishop of Jalandhar Diocese, Franco Mulakkal, in the case relating to rape of a nun in Kerala. The Supreme Court had directed Mulakkal to face trial as it dismissed his plea seeking discharge in the rape case lodged against him by the nun belonging to a congregation under Jalandhar diocese, saying …

Kerala Nun Rape Case: Accused Bishop Franco Mulakkal Granted Bail by Trial Court
4 years, 7 months ago

Kerala Nun Rape Case: Accused Bishop Franco Mulakkal Granted Bail by Trial Court

News 18  

A trial court here on Friday granted bail to Bishop Franco Mulakkal, accused of raping a nun in Kerala, with stringent conditions and directed him to be present on the dates of hearing of the case. The Supreme Court on Wednesday had directed Mulakkal to face trial as it dismissed his plea seeking discharge in the rape case lodged against …

Kerala nun rape case: Supreme Court dismisses discharge plea of accused Bishop Franco Mulakkal
4 years, 7 months ago

Kerala nun rape case: Supreme Court dismisses discharge plea of accused Bishop Franco Mulakkal

Firstpost  

The Kerala HC had dismissed a plea by the bishop last month while admitting the prosecution argument that there was prima facie evidence against him. New Delhi: The Supreme Court on Wednesday directed Bishop Franco Mulakkal to face trial as it dismissed his plea seeking discharge in the rape case lodged against him by a nun, saying that there is …

Kerala Nun Rape Case: Supreme Court Quashes Discharge Plea of Accused Bishop Franco Mulakkal
4 years, 7 months ago

Kerala Nun Rape Case: Supreme Court Quashes Discharge Plea of Accused Bishop Franco Mulakkal

News 18  

The Supreme Court on Wednesday directed Bishop Franco Mulakkal to face trial as it dismissed his plea seeking discharge in the rape case lodged against him by a nun, saying that there is no merit in his petition. Mulakkal, in his plea has challenged the Kerala High Court order of July 7, dismissing his discharge plea in the rape case …

SC Dismisses Bishop Franco Mulakkal's Plea Seeking Discharge From Nun Rape Case
4 years, 7 months ago

SC Dismisses Bishop Franco Mulakkal's Plea Seeking Discharge From Nun Rape Case

Live Law  

The Supreme Court on Wednesday dismissed the plea of Bishop Franco Mulakkal seeking discharge from the criminal trial in the nun-rape case.A bench of Chief Justice SA Bobde, Justices AS Bopanna & V. Ramasubramaniun, said that there was no case for discharge.Bishop Franco Mullakkal had approached the Supreme Court challenging the judgment of Kerala High Court rejecting his plea seeking. …

Kerala Nun Rape Case: SC to hear plea of accused Franco Mulakkal seeking discharge on August 5
4 years, 7 months ago

Kerala Nun Rape Case: SC to hear plea of accused Franco Mulakkal seeking discharge on August 5

India Today  

A Supreme Court bench headed by Justice AS Bopanna will hear a plea of accused Franco Mulakkal seeking that he be discharged from the nun rape case on August 5, according to latest reports. The former Bishop and head of the Latin Catholic Diocese of Jalandhar, had recently approached the apex court after the Kerala High Court rejected his plea …

Bishop Franco Mulakkal Moves SC Seeking Discharge From Nun-Rape Case
4 years, 8 months ago

Bishop Franco Mulakkal Moves SC Seeking Discharge From Nun-Rape Case

Live Law  

Bishop Franco Mullakkal has approached the Supreme Court challenging the judgment of Kerala High Court rejecting his plea seeking discharge him from the rape case.In his Special Leave Petition filed through Advocate Anand Mishra, he repeats his contention he is innocent and that he was falsely implicated after he questioned the financial dealings of the victim nun.The former Bishop of. …

Rape accused former bishop Franco Mulakkal tests COVID-19 positive
4 years, 8 months ago

Rape accused former bishop Franco Mulakkal tests COVID-19 positive

Op India  

Ex-Bishop from Jalandhar Franco Mulakkal, who is facing charges of rape and sexual exploitation, has tested positive for Covid-19. Mulakkal’s counsel had informed the Kerala court on Monday, 6th July, that he cannot appear in court as he had to self-quarantine after coming in contact with a coronavirus infected person. Bail was cancelled, non bailable warrant was issued on July …

Bishop Franco Mulakkal tests COVID-19 positive hours after Kerala court issues arrest warrant against him
4 years, 8 months ago

Bishop Franco Mulakkal tests COVID-19 positive hours after Kerala court issues arrest warrant against him

Firstpost  

However, members of a group of clergy members and laity who fought to get Mulakkal arrested raised doubts on whether he actually tested positive. Franco Mulakkal, the former Jalandhar Bishop accused of raping a Kerala nun, tested positive for COVID-19 on Monday, reports have said. Hindustan Times quoted the spokesperson of the Jalandhar Diocese Father Peter as saying that Mulakkal’s …

Kerala nun rape case: Kottayam court cancels Bishop Franco Mulakkal's bail, issues non-bailable warrant
4 years, 8 months ago

Kerala nun rape case: Kottayam court cancels Bishop Franco Mulakkal's bail, issues non-bailable warrant

Firstpost  

The court cancelled Mulakkal’s bail for failing to appear for trial in the case and posted the trial for further hearing on 13 August. Kottayam: A local court on Monday cancelled the bail granted to Bishop Franco Mulakkal, accused of raping a nun in Kerala, for failing to appear for the trial in the case and issued a Non Bailable …

When Prima Facie Materials Show That Victim Was Subjected To Rape, It Is Not Possible To Infer That Bishop Franco Was Falsely Implicated: Kerala HC [Read Judgment]
4 years, 8 months ago

When Prima Facie Materials Show That Victim Was Subjected To Rape, It Is Not Possible To Infer That Bishop Franco Was Falsely Implicated: Kerala HC [Read Judgment]

Live Law  

In its judgment dismissing Bishop Franco Mullakkal petition, the High Court observed that there are prima facie materials are available to show that the Sister was subjected to sexual assault including rape by him. ", Justice Shircy V. observed in her judgment dismissing the Revision Petition which was filed by the Bishop challenging the order of the trial court rejecting …

Another Kerala Nun Accuses Bishop Franco of Harassment, Sexting
5 years, 1 month ago

Another Kerala Nun Accuses Bishop Franco of Harassment, Sexting

The Quint  

She is the fourteenth witness in the rape case and the revelations that are part of her statement is also part of the chargesheet against Franco in the case. "After the nun gave this statement, the convent tried to silence her by not allowing her to leave the convent or talk to anyone outside. He added that the police should …

Bishop Franco Mulakkal faces fresh allegations of sexual assault; nun says police paid no heed to 2018 complaint
5 years, 1 month ago

Bishop Franco Mulakkal faces fresh allegations of sexual assault; nun says police paid no heed to 2018 complaint

Firstpost  

A fresh allegation of sexual assault has surfaced against bishop Franco Mulakkal who had to step down as the head of the Jalandhar diocese last year after he was accused of rape by a nun in 2018. Reports said that the second nun is one of the witnesses in the 2018 rape case against Mulakkal in which he is accused …

Another Kerala nun accuses Bishop Franco of molestation, non-consensual sexting
5 years, 1 month ago

Another Kerala nun accuses Bishop Franco of molestation, non-consensual sexting

India TV News  

Another nun from Kerala has accused former Bishop of Jalandhar, Franco Mulakkal, of sexual abuse. Franco Mulakkal, is currently out on bail in a case of sexually assaulting a nun between 2014 and 2016. The nun reportedly belongs to the same religious institute as the first nun who has accused Bishop Franco of raping her. The chargesheet names 83 witnesses, …

Hugged and kissed me: Another nun accuses Kerala Bishop Franco Mulakkal of sexual abuse
5 years, 1 month ago

Hugged and kissed me: Another nun accuses Kerala Bishop Franco Mulakkal of sexual abuse

India Today  

Rape-accused Bishop Franco Mulakkal has been accused of sexual abuse by another nun. Police sources say that there is at least one more nun who has given a statement of sexual assault against the bishop. This nun is a witness in the rape case registered against Franco Mulakkal. Hence a separate case wasn't registered against Bishop Franco The first nun …

Kerala nun-rape case: Sister Lucy says Church authorities depriving her of food, starving her to force her out of the church
5 years, 2 months ago

Kerala nun-rape case: Sister Lucy says Church authorities depriving her of food, starving her to force her out of the church

Op India  

Sister Lucy Kalapura, one of the five nuns who stood in support of the nun who accused Bishop Franco Mulakkal in a rape case, on Saturday said that she was being starved at the convent as authorities have been depriving her of food to force her out of the church. Read: Bishop Franco case: Sister Lucy’s autobiography recounts rampant sexual …

Kerala court stays expulsion of nun dismissed for protesting against rape-accused bishop
5 years, 3 months ago

Kerala court stays expulsion of nun dismissed for protesting against rape-accused bishop

India Today  

A Kerala court has stayed till January 1 the expulsion of Sister Lucy Kalappura, who was dismissed from Franciscan Clarist Congregation for alleged violation of norms in August this year. Mananthavady Munsif court stayed the expulsion while hearing a plea filed by the nun. Sister Lucy was expelled from the congregation on August 7 after she extended her support to …

Kerala nun rape case: Bishop Franco Mulakkal's bail extended till 6 January by Kottayam court
5 years, 3 months ago

Kerala nun rape case: Bishop Franco Mulakkal's bail extended till 6 January by Kottayam court

Firstpost  

The Kerala High Court had in October last year granted conditional bail to Bishop Franco Mulakkal, arrested over allegations of repeatedly raping and sexually assaulting the nun Kottayam: A court in Kottayam on Saturday extended the bail granted to Roman Catholic Bishop Franco Mulakkal, accused of raping a nun in Kerala, till 6 January. The Bishop appeared before the Kottayam …

Kerala Nun rape case: Kottayam Court extends Bishop Franco Mulakkal's bail
5 years, 3 months ago

Kerala Nun rape case: Kottayam Court extends Bishop Franco Mulakkal's bail

India TV News  

Kottayam Court extended the bail of the Kerala nun rape case accused Franco Mulakkal on Saturday. Mulakkal, rape-accused and former bishop of Jalandhar, had appeared before the court in Kerala's Kottayam for the beginning of the procedures ahead of the start of a trial in the case. Before appearing at the court, Franco Mulakkal offered prayers at Antony's Church in …

Bishop Franco Mulakkal case mirrors trajectory of #MeToo movement, how backlash has impacted survivors
5 years, 4 months ago

Bishop Franco Mulakkal case mirrors trajectory of #MeToo movement, how backlash has impacted survivors

Firstpost  

In cases like that of Bishop Franco Mulakkal and many men named in the #MeToo movement, the all-powerful male professional network kicked in months after the allegations were made public, and the women who were courageous enough to speak up lost jobs and assignments. The case of Bishop Franco Mulakkal, which was reported on in great — and often salacious …

Sister Lucy Kalappura writes to Vatican, claims disciplinary action taken for participating in protests seeking arrest of Bishop Franco Mulakkal
5 years, 4 months ago

Sister Lucy Kalappura writes to Vatican, claims disciplinary action taken for participating in protests seeking arrest of Bishop Franco Mulakkal

Firstpost  

She alleged ‘disciplinary action’ was taken for participating in protests by a group of nuns seeking arrest of a bishop accused of raping a fellow nun Kochi: A Kerala nun, who has challenged the Franciscan Clarist Congregation’s decision to expel her, has written to the Vatican, alleging the ‘disciplinary action’ was taken for participating in protests by a group of …

Kerala police officer transferred after he sent notice to Bishop Franco
5 years, 5 months ago

Kerala police officer transferred after he sent notice to Bishop Franco

Op India  

A Kerala police officer who reportedly sent a notice to rape accused Jalandhar Bishop Franco Mulakkal has been transferred immediately from his post by the left government raising apprehension on the intentions of the state authority in the case concerning rape accused Bishop Franco Mulakkal, who is accused of raping a 44-year-old nun. On October 19, the survivor nun in …

Trial in rape case against Bishop Franco Mulakkal to begin on November 11
5 years, 5 months ago

Trial in rape case against Bishop Franco Mulakkal to begin on November 11

The Hindu  

The trial against Bishop Franco Mulakkal, accused of raping a nun, will begin at the Additional District Sessions Court 1 in Kottayam on November 11. According to Jithesh J. Babu, Special Prosecutor in the case, the court has already issued a summons seeking the accused Bishop to appear for a preliminary hearing on the charge sheet. Though the investigation team …

Kerala nun rape case: Sister Lucy Kalappura, who protested against Franco Mulakkal, dismissed from Franciscan Clarist Congregation
5 years, 7 months ago

Kerala nun rape case: Sister Lucy Kalappura, who protested against Franco Mulakkal, dismissed from Franciscan Clarist Congregation

Firstpost  

Sister Lucy Kalappura, a nun who had participated in the protest against rape-accused Bishop Franco Mulakkal, has been dismissed from Franciscan Clarist Congregation. In the latest development in the Kerala nun rape case, Sister Lucy Kalappura, one of the nuns who had participated in the protest against rape-accused bishop Franco Mulakkal, has been dismissed from the Franciscan Clarist Congregation, reported …

Evidence being tampered to save rape accused bishop Franco Mulakkal, says nun
5 years, 7 months ago

Evidence being tampered to save rape accused bishop Franco Mulakkal, says nun

India Today  

In yet another twist in the Kerala nun rape case, a nun has alleged that efforts are being carried out to "sabotage" evidence and shield rape-accused bishop Franco Mulakkal. Sister Anupama gave the statement after a local court in Pala, Kerala found irregularities in the copies of the cyber forensic report submitted in a DVD by the police and laboratory, …

Kerala rape case: Nun supporters refute Ravi Pujari link, say only accused Franco Mulakkal's followers have money to hire gangster
6 years, 1 month ago

Kerala rape case: Nun supporters refute Ravi Pujari link, say only accused Franco Mulakkal's followers have money to hire gangster

Firstpost  

Supporters of bishop Franco Mulakkal, including Kerala MLA PC George, are claiming that intervention of gangster Ravi Pujari in the Kerala nun rape case, is a vindication of their allegation that the rape charge is part of a conspiracy to destroy the bishop Kerala independent legislator PC George’s claim that gangster Ravi Pujari had threatened to murder one of his …

Kerala Nun Rape: NGO Seeks Govt Protection for Protesting Nuns
6 years, 1 month ago

Kerala Nun Rape: NGO Seeks Govt Protection for Protesting Nuns

The Quint  

The Catholic Church in Kerala transferred five nuns – Sister Alphy Pallasseril, Sister Anupama Kelamangalathuveliyil, Sister Josephine Villoonnickal, Sister Ancitta Urumbil and Sister Neena – from the Missionaries of Jesus convent in Kuravilangad. Mulakkal has been accused of raping a nun belonging to the order of Missionaries of Jesus several times between 2014 and 2016. Sister Neena also received a …

Nuns who protested Indian bishop accused of rape say church trying to silence them
6 years, 1 month ago

Nuns who protested Indian bishop accused of rape say church trying to silence them

CNN  

New Delhi CNN — A group of nuns who spoke out about alleged sexual abuse by a bishop in the southern Indian state of Kerala claim the church is attempting to transfer them to other parts of the country, in an apparent attempt to silence them. Indian women hold placards and chant slogans during a September protest march to demand …

5 nuns, including one who accused Bishop Franco of rape, write to Kerala CM seeking protection
6 years, 2 months ago

5 nuns, including one who accused Bishop Franco of rape, write to Kerala CM seeking protection

The Hindu  

Four of the five nuns who have been ordered to move out of the St. Francis Mission Home in Kuravilangad, near Kottayam, in Kerala, and the nun who has accused Bishop Franco of Jalandhar of raping her, have written to Chief Minister Pinarayi Vijayan seeking his intervention to ensure their safety. The nuns have also sought protection from transfer to …

Kerala nun rape case: Allow us to live in convent, protesting nuns appeal to Pinarayi Vijayan against transfer
6 years, 2 months ago

Kerala nun rape case: Allow us to live in convent, protesting nuns appeal to Pinarayi Vijayan against transfer

India Today  

Kottayam Convent nuns, who protested against Jalandhar Bishop Franco Mulakkal for raping a nun, have appealed to Kerala Chief Minister Pinarayi Vijayan to allow them to live in the convent. In a letter to the chief minister, the nuns including the victim asked CM Vijayan to interfere as the transfer was a move to single them out and isolate the …

Kerala nun rape case: Transfer attempt to isolate victim, say protesting nuns
6 years, 2 months ago

Kerala nun rape case: Transfer attempt to isolate victim, say protesting nuns

India Today  

Four Kerala nuns, who protested against former Jalandhar Bishop Franco Mulakkal accused of raping a nun in Kerala, have come out to express fear for their safety and allege mental harassment. Sister Anupama on transfer order against them: It's mental harassment so that the survivor sister&we come under mental pressure&somehow finish. WHAT'S THE CASE Jhalandar-based Bishop Franco Mulakkal is accused …

Kerala rape case: Four nuns who protested against accused Franco Mulakkal asked to leave Missionaries of Jesus convent
6 years, 2 months ago

Kerala rape case: Four nuns who protested against accused Franco Mulakkal asked to leave Missionaries of Jesus convent

Firstpost  

Earlier in October, the Kerala High Court had granted conditional bail to Mulakkal, arrested over allegations of repeatedly raping and sexually assaulting the nun. Four out of the five nuns who supported the rape survivor nun in the Bishop Franco Mulakkal case have been asked to leave the Kuravilangad convent in Kerala on Wednesday by the Missionaries of Jesus. The …

Nuns supporting rape accused Bishop Franco to take charge of convent where the victim resides
6 years, 3 months ago

Nuns supporting rape accused Bishop Franco to take charge of convent where the victim resides

Op India  

The Syro-Malabar Church, which had given an arousing welcome to rape accused Bishop Franco Mulakkal soon after his release, has once again stoked controversy after it decided to award prominent posts to those nuns who supported rape accused Bishop Franco, reported The News Minute. According to the report, three nuns from the Jalandhar Diocese of the church who had stood …

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