Archive · 25 May 2025
Nun Who Led Bishop Protests Leaves Congregation
Sister Anupama, a nun, who led a protest against Bishop Franco, has left her religious order.
She protested after another nun accused the bishop of rape and the church didn't help.
The protests started in 2018 in Kochi.
A court later found the bishop not guilty.
Sister Anupama felt unsupported and has now left the congregation, rejoining her family.
Sister Anupama, a nun, has left her religious congregation.
She led protests against Bishop Franco, who was accused of rape.
The protests began in Kochi on September 8, 2018.
A court acquitted Bishop Franco on January 14, 2022.
Sister Anupama has rejoined her family.
- Who
- Sister Anupama, along with other nuns, protested against Bishop Franco Mulakkal.
- What
- Sister Anupama, who protested against Bishop Franco, left her religious congregation.
- When
- Sister Anupama left the congregation a few weeks ago; the protest began September 8, 2018.
- Where
- The protests took place in Kochi.
- Why
- Sister Anupama left the congregation after feeling unsupported following a court acquittal of Bishop Franco.
- Protest Leader
- Sister Anupama
- Allegation
- Rape
- Accused
- Bishop Franco Mulakkal
- Location of Protest
- Kochi
- Date Protest Started
- September 8, 2018
- Court Verdict
- Bishop acquitted
- Current Status
- Sister Anupama left the congregation