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South Central 58: Franco to Rahul Mamkootathil, power rewrites consent | Karnataka’s stuck govt

In the first session of the episode, hosts Dhanya Rajendran and Pooja Prasanna discuss the intersection of consent, agency and institutional power in sexual assault cases, like in the cases of Kerala MLA Rahul Mamkootathil, acquitted Bishop Franco Mulakkal, ex-BJP MLA Kuldeep Sengar and more. The hosts are joined by…

Newslaundry · Jan 18

‘I must speak for myself, will not rest till I get justice,’ says Sister Ranit, nun who accused Bishop Franco of rape

After years of isolation and struggle, Sister Ranit recently decided to publicly reveal her identity.

Newslaundry · Jan 16

Learning to linger: On longform writing in a time of noise

A large part of my journalistic life has been in Delhi, a strange city full of people trying to find their own space, their own words, their own life. Very early on a senior journalist friend gave me a piece of advice that I held on to – “Be diligent,…

Newslaundry · Jan 10

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Against God’s men: A nun, a bishop, and the trial of India’s Catholic Church

“You have to understand. I’m a nun. I took a vow of chastity. To stand in court and say I was raped felt like I was the sinner,” said Sister Ruth*, almost in a whisper. “I felt unworthy of God.”

Newslaundry · Aug 29, 2025

South Central 40: Election Commission’s credibility crisis and the nun who took Bishop Franco to court

In this episode of South Central, hosts Dhanya Rajendran, Pooja Prasanna, and Leena Reghunath first discuss the ‘vote chori’ press conference by the Chief Election Commissioner Gyanesh Kumar, issuing a seven-day ultimatum to Rahul Gandhi and anyone else casting doubts on the election process. Senior investigative journalist and Executive Editor…

Newslaundry · Aug 24, 2025

‘Blind faith of the past is shaken’: The movement to reform the church in Kerala

Seventeen years ago, when Felix Pulludan was “healthier in his mind and body” as he’d like to put it, a sequence of incidents – beginning with a meeting of bishops, priests and the laity – led to his exit from the Catholic Church in Kerala. They were discussing a Bill…

Newslaundry · Aug 3, 2023

Laity forum seeks support for nuns

The nun had raised their voice against Franco Mulakkal, former bishop of Jalandhar.

The Hindu · Jun 7, 2023

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Franco Mulakkal resigns from post of Jalandhar bishop

Pope Francis has accepted the resignation of Franco Mulakkal, the controversial bishop of Jalandhar, accused of sexual misconduct by a nun in his diocese.

The Hindu · Jun 1, 2023

Franco Mulakkal resigns as Jalandhar Bishop

In a video, the bishop confirmed that the Holy See accepted his resignation today.

The Hindu · Jun 1, 2023

Bishop acquitted of raping nun resigns as leader of Catholic diocese in Indian city

A bishop acquitted of raping a nun has resigned as leader of the Catholic diocese in an Indian city

The Independent UK · Jun 1, 2023

Decks cleared for Bishop Franco to take up administrative powers

Bishop Franco Mulakkal, who was relieved of his pastoral responsibilities by the Pope in 2018, currently holds the title but with no administrative powers

The Hindu · Jun 12, 2022

Kerala nun who lost rape case against bishop deluged by letters of support

Activists, artists, film-makers and nuns across India write to 50-year-old after court clears Franco Mulakkal

The Guardian - UK · Jan 21, 2022

Power, lust and church: Mulakkal verdict brings focus back on sex abuse in convents despite 'checks'

“Because the framing (of law) is not if he is guilty, the framing is if he is found guilty,” said bishop Franco Mulakkal in 2018, in an interview with Republic TV.

Newslaundry · Jan 19, 2022

NL Conversation: Advocate Sandhya Raju George on the dangers of the Franco Mulakkal judgement

Last week, former bishop Franco Mulakkal, accused of raping a nun in Kottayam 13 times, was acquitted by the Kottayam district court. The nun had alleged that despite her repeated complaints, the Catholic Church had ignored her. Five other nuns who spoke out in support of her faced retaliation from…

Newslaundry · Jan 18, 2022

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