Jalandhar Diocese

Franco Mulakkal's close aide, Father Anthony arrested after ED recovers unaccounted cash at his residence

Father Anthony, an alleged close aide of Kerala nun rape case accused Franco Mulakkal, was arrested by the Enforcement Directorate (ED).

Vatican meet on sexual abuse: Summit to focus on child survivors, but leaving out women sufferers problematic

The approach of the Roman Catholic Church in India seems to be tokenism, making the right noises publicly, while attempting to silence and intimidate the faithful in private.

Sister Lucy Kalappura, Kerala nun who protested against rape accused bishop, gets second notice from congregation

Sister Kalappura, one of the five nuns in Kerala who protested against Franco Mulakkal, was asked to meet the superior general sister Ann Joseph in person in January.

'Will continue to stand with rape survivor': Kerala nuns who spoke against Franco Mulakkal defiant after being told to leave convent

Speaking to the media, the nuns said the notice was issued to "weaken the case" against bishop Mulakkal.

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

Earlier in October, the Kerala High Court had granted conditional bail to Mulakkal, arrested over allegations of repeatedly raping and sexually assaulting the nun.

Kerala nun rape case: Family suspects foul play in Father Kuriakose's death, seeks high level probe, autopsy in state

The family members of Father Kuraikose and the supporters of the rape victim are suspecting fouls play behind the death of the priest as a series of attempt were made by the supporters of the bishop to influence and intimidate the witnesses.

Prime witness in Kerala nun rape case found dead; Father Kuriakose Kattuthara's family, priests suspect foul play

Father Kuriakose Kattuthara had testified against Kerala nun rape-accused Biship Franco Mulakkal and also supported the nuns' protest against him.

Rape-accused Bishop Franco Mulakkal arrives in Jalandhar, supporters shower rose petals on him

The bishop, who was escorted by Punjab police personnel, did not talk to the media. He was granted conditional bail by the Kerala High Court on Monday, and released from a jail near Kottayam a day later.

Bishop Franco Mulakkal sent to police custody till 24 September; magistrate's court rejects bail plea

Bishop Franco Mulakkal has been sent to police custody till 24 September and his bail application has also been dismissed by the magistrate court.

Kerala nun rape: Franco Mulakkal arrested, to be sent for medical check-up after police grill him for three days

Franco Mulakkal was grilled by the Special Investigation Team (SIT) of Kerala Police for three days.