Bishop Franco Mulakkal

Bishop Accused Of Kerala Nun Rape Prays In Church Before Court Appearance

India News | Written by Sneha Mary Koshy | Friday May 10, 2019

Charged with rape, Bishop Franco Mullackal presented himself at a court in Pala, a small town 173 km north of the state capital of Thiruvananthapuram, accompanied by priests, several female supporters and members of his family

In A First, Kerala Bishop Franco Mulakkal To Go On Trial In Nun Rape Case

India News | Written by Sneha Mary Koshy | Tuesday April 9, 2019

Kerala police today filed a charge sheet against Bishop Franco Mulakkal, a clergyman accused of raping a nun on several occasions over the course of two years. He was arrested in September last year, but later let out on bail.

Nun Who Protested Against Kerala Bishop Says Witnesses In "Extreme Fear"

Kerala News | ANI | Sunday March 17, 2019

A nurse who protested against rape-accused Bishop Franco Mulakkal said witnesses in the case of alleged rape of a 44-year-old nun live in "extreme fear."

Nun Who Protested Against Franco Mulakkal Told To Leave Congregation

Kerala News | Edited by Ria Saini (With inputs from PTI) | Friday March 15, 2019

A nun from Kerala's Wayanad, who was part of a protest against rape-accused Bishop Franco Mulakkal, was issued a final notice by church authorities and asked to leave the congregation. She had earlier been issued two warning letters.

Church Group Accused Of Pressuring Elderly Nun In Kerala Assault Case

Kerala News | Written by Sneha Mary Koshy | Wednesday February 20, 2019

A 60-year-old nun deposing as a witness in the sexual abuse case filed against former Jalandhar Bishop Franco Mulakkal allegedly came under tremendous pressure to withdraw her police statement, before the court finally came to her aid recently.

Kerala Nuns Allege Rape Accused Bishop's Hand In Transfer Orders

Kerala News | Press Trust of India | Sunday February 10, 2019

Rape-accused Bishop Franco Mulakkal still interferes with the administrative matters of Jalandhar diocese of the Roman Catholic Church, nuns protesting against him alleged in Kerala today.

Day After Cancelling Transfer Of Kerala Nuns, Church Takes A U-Turn

India News | Written by Sneha Mary Koshy | Sunday February 10, 2019

A day after revoking a transfer order issued to four Kerala nuns staying at a Kottayam convent with a colleague who was allegedly raped by Bishop Franco Mulakkal, the Jalandhar diocese of the Catholic Church today released a communique overruling the decision. The new letter stated that the transfer order still stands because bishops do not usually...

Church Cancels Orders To Transfer Kerala Nuns Protesting Against Bishop

Kerala News | Written by Sneha Mary Koshy | Saturday February 9, 2019

Four Kerala nuns, who were transferred for allegedly campaigning against former Jalandhar Bishop Franco Mulakkal accused of sexually assaulting a nun in the state, don't need to move out of the conventwhere they are staying with the "survivor nun", the church said.

Pope Francis Admits Priests, Bishops Sexually Abused Nuns

World News | Agence France-Presse | Wednesday February 6, 2019

Pope Francis admitted Tuesday that Catholic priests and bishops had sexually abused nuns, the latest scandal to rock the church.

Kerala Nun Rallying Against Bishop Franco Mulakkal In Sexual Assault Case Gets Second Warning

Kerala News | Written by Sneha Mary Koshy | Wednesday January 23, 2019

A nun from Kerala who has been vocal in her views about an alleged sexual assault case involving a high-profile Bishop received a second warning letter in less than a month from her superiors in the Catholic church today.

"Rebellious": Another Nun Who Protested Against Rape Accused Bishop Gets Notice

Kerala News | Press Trust of India | Tuesday January 22, 2019

A nun, who took part in a protest in Kochi against rape-accused Bishop Franco Mulakkal, has been issued transfer orders by her congregation, close on the heels of four other nuns who were asked to leave their convent in Kerala.

"May Meet Dead Priest's Fate": Kerala Nuns Turn Down Transfer Orders

Kerala News | Reported by Sneha Mary Koshy, Edited by Jimmy Jacob | Friday January 18, 2019

Even as the Catholic Church's Jalandhar diocese reiterated its support for rape-accused Bishop Franco Mulakkal, five nuns leading the campaign against him said they have refused to accept transfer orders issued to them for fear of being targeted.

"Attempt To Weaken Case Against Jalandhar Bishop": Kerala Nuns On Transfer Orders

Kerala News | Written by Sneha Mary Koshy | Thursday January 17, 2019

Four Kerala nuns, who campaigned against former Jalandhar Bishop Franco Mulakkal accused of sexually assaulting a nun in Kerala, have got reminder notices to "obey" their transfer orders issued by the Missionaries of Jesus Congregation.

Kerala Nun Who Took On Bishop Gets Notice For "Harming" Church, Owning A Car

Kerala News | Written by Sneha Mary Koshy | Saturday January 12, 2019

A nun who published poems, bought a car and took part in a protest against former Jalandhar Bishop Franco Mulakkal in connection with a rape case has been issued a notice by her superiors for indulging in anti-Church activities and leading a life "against the principles of religious life".

"Church Glorified Accused": Women's Commission On Kerala Nun Rape Case

India News | Press Trust of India | Sunday December 2, 2018

The National Commission for Women on Saturday accused the Catholic Church of not protecting the interest of a nun, who has alleged that Jalandhar Bishop Franco Mulakkal raped her in 2014.