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Topic: Bishop Franco Mulakkal

Police file chargesheet against Bishop Franco Mulakkal in Kerala nun rape case

Accused of raping a nun for over two years, Franco Mulakkal was granted bail by the Kerala High Court last October.

Cows rise, growth falls in these #10YearChallenges as Kathua victim cries for justice

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CBI’s wild wild west shootout, and the death of the nun rape case witness

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Priest who was key witness in Kerala nun rape case dead, cops say it could be heart attack

Father Kuriakose Kattuthara was found dead in his room Monday. Police believe he died of natural causes, but have not ruled out foul play yet.

Priest who was witness in Kerala nun rape case found dead in Punjab

Father Kuriakose Kattuthara was transferred to a Catholic church in Punjab's Dasuya 15 days ago.

Why Bishop Franco Mulakkal is among the most powerful Christians in Punjab

Franco Mulakkal, accused of raping a nun, headed the Jalandhar diocese, a powerful body that promotes Catholic Christian activities in Punjab & Himachal.

Franco Mulakkal, the bishop accused of Kerala nun’s rape, gets bail

Kerala High Court has granted Bishop Franco Mulakkal conditional bail. The conditions include the bishop surrendering his passport.

Celibacy vows are absurd, but can’t be blamed for Kerala nun’s rape

Celibacy has absolutely no correlation with curbing instances of rape.

Christian priests accused of rape: Isolated events or eroding credibility of Indian church?

While allegations against Bishop Franco Mulakkal are under investigation, there is pressure on Bishops' Council to initiate a full-fledged probe. Experts weigh in.

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