Bishop Franco Mulakkal Case Explained - World Eye News

In June 2018, a nun accused Bishop Franco Mulakkal of raping her multiple times between 2014 and 2016.

The nun, who was a member of the Missionaries of Jesus congregation,

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filed a complaint with the Kerala Police.

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Mulakkal was arrested and charged with rape, wrongful confinement, and other offenses.

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The case sparked outrage in India and led to protests by nuns and other Catholic activists.

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The Vatican temporarily removed Mulakkal from his position as bishop of the Jalandhar diocese.

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The trial of Mulakkal began in September 2020.

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The prosecution presented evidence that included the testimony of the nun and other witnesses.

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The defense argued that the nun had fabricated the allegations against Mulakkal.

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but recently Pope Francis has accepted the resignation of Bishop Franco Mulakkal.

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The Pope's decision comes after a long and controversial investigation into the allegations.

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