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Expelled Kerala nun begins indefinite fast seeking basic amenities at convent

Expelled Kerala nun begins indefinite fast seeking basic amenities at convent

Rediff.com27 Sep 2022

She alleged that she has been isolated and humiliated by fellow inmates of the convent.

Another nun accuses Bishop Mulakkal of sexual harassment

Another nun accuses Bishop Mulakkal of sexual harassment

Rediff.com21 Feb 2020

The SOS alleged that the police failed to act in the sexual harassment charges levelled against the former Jalandhar diocese Bishop by the nun, who is also a key witness in the 'nun rape case'.

Protesting nuns allege Mulakkal interfering in diocese functioning

Protesting nuns allege Mulakkal interfering in diocese functioning

Rediff.com10 Feb 2019

Nuns doubt Bishop Franco still wields power in the diocese.

Kerala Police charges Bishop Mulakkal in nun rape case

Kerala Police charges Bishop Mulakkal in nun rape case

Rediff.com9 Apr 2019

Franco Mulakkal, accused of raping a nun several times between 2014 and 2016, is currently out on bail.

4 nuns who protested against Mulakkal asked to quit convent

4 nuns who protested against Mulakkal asked to quit convent

Rediff.com16 Jan 2019

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 the bishop.

Nun rape: Kerala HC grants bail to Bishop Franco Mulakkal

Nun rape: Kerala HC grants bail to Bishop Franco Mulakkal

Rediff.com15 Oct 2018

The Bishop will have to surrender his passport and his entry to Kerala will be restricted.

Bishop accused of raping nun grilled for 7 hours

Bishop accused of raping nun grilled for 7 hours

Rediff.com19 Sep 2018

"The first phase of interrogation is over. He has been asked to be present tomorrow morning at 11 am for continued interrogation. He has agreed to it," Kottayam Superintendent of police Hari Sankar said after the marathon questioning of the priest.

Rape case: Jalandhar diocese assures nuns that they will not be transferred

Rape case: Jalandhar diocese assures nuns that they will not be transferred

Rediff.com9 Feb 2019

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.

Allow us to live in convent: Kerala nuns seek Vijayan's help against transfer

Allow us to live in convent: Kerala nuns seek Vijayan's help against transfer

Rediff.com19 Jan 2019

The nuns -- Alphy, Anupama, Josephine and Ancitta -- were served notice by the superior general of the congregation, Regina Kadamthottu, urging them to take up their assigned responsibilities as befitting members of the Missionaries of Jesus congregation.

Bishop Mulakkal, accused of raping Kerala nun, arrested

Bishop Mulakkal, accused of raping Kerala nun, arrested

Rediff.com21 Sep 2018

The 54-year old Mulakkal was arrested by Kerala police after intense interrogation in Kochi over the last three days.

Nun seeks justice from Vatican; accused bishop rejects charges

Nun seeks justice from Vatican; accused bishop rejects charges

Rediff.com11 Sep 2018

She alleged that by continuing in the position of Jalandhar diocese Bishop, Franco Mulakkal and his close associates "are using the wealth of the diocese to divert" the course of the police investigation.