Kerala Nun Rape

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: Action council members meet Pinarayi Vijayan, demand protection for survivor

In a release, convener of the action council Augustine Vettoly said they also wanted the probe to be conducted in a time-bound manner, a special court to be set up for trial proceedings and special prosecutor appointed.

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.

Rape-accused Bishop Franco Mulakkal granted conditional bail by Kerala HC; priest to surrender passport, barred from state

The Kerala High Court granted bail to Bishop Franco Mulakkal after hearing his second bail application filed on 10 October.

Kerala nun rape case: Franco Mulakkal applies for bail again, says he is in no position to intimidate witnesses

On 3 October, the Kerala High Court had denied Franco Mulakkal's first bail plea as Justice V Raja Vijayaraghavan observed that there was evidence against him.

Kerala nun rape case: Catholic Church's unwillingness to back survivor shows it still places the powerful above powerless

The Catholic Church in India does not seem to have received the Pope's message.

Day after expelling Sister Lucy from duties, Kerala church withdraws disciplinary action for participating in nuns' protest

The Kerala church had claimed that Sister Lucy's "statements on social media and other platforms are not in line with her religious duties", and that “her behavior is affecting those who believe in the Church".