Bishop Franco Mulakkal steps down after Vatican's request

Bishop Franco Mulakkal, who was temporarily relieved of his pastoral responsibilities by Pope Francis in 2018 following allegations of rape by a nun, has resigned from the Jalandhar bishop's post,......

Bishop Mulakkal meets Pope for 1st time after acquittal in nun rape case

Former Jalandhar bishop Franco Mulakkal, who was acquitted by a local court in Kerala last year over rape charges by a nun, met Pope Francis in Vatican last week, a church source said in......

Expelled Kerala nun begins indefinite fast seeking basic amenities at convent

Sister Lucy Kalappura, who had protested against Bishop Franco Mulakkal in the nun rape case and was expelled by the Franciscan Clarist Congregation, began an indefinite fast on Tuesday before the......

Pro-nun group appeals to Pope not to reinstate Bishop Franco

Save Our Sisters, an organisation formed to support nuns opposing Bishop Franco, following a rape allegation against him few years ago, on Tuesday petitioned Pope Francis against the alleged move......