By Matters India Reporter Kochi, Jun 14, 2022: An organization formed to support Catholic nuns in distress, on June 14 petitioned Pope Francis against the alleged move to “reinstate” Bishop Franco Mulakkal as head of the diocese of Jalandhar. The appeal from Save Our Sisters (SOS) claims that a trialContinue Reading
By Jose Kavi New Delhi, June 11, 2022: Archbishop Leopoldo Girelli, apostolic nuncio to India and Nepal, on June 11 said the Vatican has accepted the Indian court decision about Bishop Franco Mulakkal of Jalandhar. The nuncio, who was on a two-day pastoral visit to Jalandhar, said this June 11Continue Reading
By Matters India Reporter Amritsar, June 6, 2022: A top Sikh leader on June 6 expressed concern over churches and mosques being built in large numbers in rural Punjab and urged Sikh preachers to reach out and counter this trend of conversion, particularly in the state’s border areas. Akal TakhtContinue Reading
By Matters India Reporter New Delhi, April 29, 2022: Men and women have reacted differently to a retired judge’ remarks that rape cases end in low convictions because women misuse the laws. While men welcomed the remarks as “a bold statement” women found them shocking and traditional attitudes of viewingContinue Reading
By Dr Laura Vaz Mumbai, Feb 12, 2022: Recently the country, especially the Catholic community, was shaken by the news that Bishop Franco Mulakkal of Jalandhar who was accused of raping a nun several times, was acquitted by a trial court in Kottayam, Kerala. Many felt outraged by this verdictContinue Reading
By Saji Thomas Kottayam, Jan 30, 22: The recent acquittal of a Catholic bishop in the historic nun rape case is seen as a litmus test of the Indian Catholic Church’s efforts to end clergy abuse. The supporters of the acquitted prelate, Franco Mulakkal of Jalandhar, hail the verdict asContinue Reading
By Jose Kavi New Delhi, Jan 23, 2022: The Delhi chapter of the Indian Christian Women’s Movement (ICWM) has demanded immediate reinstatement of the rape survivor nun in her congregation. The movement, representing women from various Christian denominations across the country, on January 22 met Archbishop Anil J Couto ofContinue Reading
By Matters India Reporter New Delhi, Jan 20, 2022: Support and sympathy for a Catholic nun continue to pour in even a week after a court in Kerala dismissed her case against a bishop. Additional District and Sessions Court Judge G. Gopakumar on January 14 acquitted Bishop Franco Mulakkal ofContinue Reading
By Matters India Reporter New Delhi, Jan 15, 2022: A group of Catholic women in India January 15 appealed to authorities in the Church and two women religious congregations to ensure safety and security of the survivor, companions and witnesses in the nun rape case. The appeal from the SistersContinue Reading
By Matters India Reporter Kottayam, August 13, 2020: The District and Session Court in Kottayam, Kerala, on August 13 formally charged Bishop Franco Mulakkal of Jalandhar for alleged rape of a Catholic nun. The trial court read out the chargesheet that accused Bishop Mulakkal of raping former superior general ofContinue Reading