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Expelled Kerala Nun Goes On Indefinite Fast Against Convent Authorities
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 today before the convent alleging denial of basic amenities.
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On Nun's Plea To Stay In Convent, Court Told To Take Decision In 3 Weeks
The Kerala High Court Thursday disposed of a petition by Sister Lucy Kalappura, expelled from the Franciscan Clarist Congregation for alleged violations of its rules, with a direction to a munsif court to take decision expeditiously in three weeks.
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"Did I Violate Rule Of Love?": Dismissed Catholic Nun Sister Lucy To NDTV
Sister Lucy Kalappura - the nun dismissed by a Catholic congregation and served an order to vacate her convent in Kerala's Wayanad - has refused to do so as her case is pending before a civil court
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Kerala Nun Who Protested Against Rape Accused Bishop Has To Leave Convent
Sister Lucy Kalappura - one of a group of nuns expelled on "disciplinary grounds" after she joined protests against rape-accused Bishop Franco Mulakkal - has been ordered to vacate her convent
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Vatican Rejects 2nd Appeal Of Kerala Nun Expelled Over "Lifestyle" Rules
The Vatican has for a second time rejected the appeal of a nun who was expelled from the Franciscan Clarist Congregation on "disciplinary grounds" in Kerala. Sister Lucy Kalappura has maintained that the disciplinary action against her was initiated only because she participated in a protest against rape-accused catholic Bishop Franco Mullakkal.
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Expelled Kerala Nun Writes Autobiography On "Sexual Abuse By Bishops"
A nun involved in protests against rape-accused Bishop Franco Mulakkal has written an autobiography highlighting stories of sexual abuse by priests and bishops, a fact which she says "everybody knows but is silent about". Sister Lucy Kalappura says her book titled ''Karthaavinte Naamathil'' (in the name of the Lord) is an account that draws from wh...
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Expelled Kerala Nun Writes To Vatican, Seeks To Present Case Before Pope
A Kerala nun, who has challenged the Franciscan Clarist Congregation's decision to expel her, has written to the Vatican, alleging the 'disciplinary action' was taken for participating in protests by a group of nuns seeking arrest of a bishop accused of raping a fellow nun.
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Vatican Rejects Appeal Of Kerala Nun Suspended For 'Lifestyle'
The Vatican has dismissed an appeal by a Kerala nun, challenging the Franciscan Clarist Congregation's decision to expel her for "failing to give a satisfactory explanation for her lifestyle in violation of FCC laws."
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Congregation Sends Show Cause Notice To Expelled Kerala Nun, Seeks Apology
Franciscan Clarist Congregation, part of the catholic Church, has issued a show cause notice to Sister Lucy Kalapura, the nun in Kerala who was expelled on disciplinary grounds, seeking an explanation on two police complaints filed by her over the last week and has warned of legal action if her response is not satisfactory.
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Expelled Nun "Locked Up" Inside Kerala Convent, Police Case Filed
Sister Lucy Kalapura, a nun expelled earlier this month on charges of indiscipline, has alleged that she was locked inside her convent at Wayanad on Sunday. Police have registered a case of wrongful confinement under Section 342 of the Indian Penal Code.
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Kerala Nun Expelled For "Buying Car" Seeks Justice From Rome
A nun who was expelled from her congregation in Kerala on disciplinary grounds last year amid a controversy over the alleged rape of a colleague has appealed against the decision before the Catholic Church in Rome. Sister Lucy, who now lives in Wayanad district, claims that she is being targeted for participating in protests against rape accused Bi...
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Church Group Accused Of Pressuring Elderly Nun In Kerala Assault Case
A 60-year-old nun deposing as a witness in the sexual abuse case filed against former Jalandhar Bishop Franco Mulakkal allegedly came under tremendous pressure to withdraw her police statement, before the court finally came to her aid recently.
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Want To Meet The Pope, Says Kerala Nun Warned For Protests Against Bishop
Despite repeated warning letters from her own congregation, Sister Lucy, a 53-year-old nun from Kerala's Wayanad, remains undeterred. The last warning letter she received from the Franciscan Clarist Congregation, which comes under the Catholic Church, was on February 2.
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Kerala Nun Rallying Against Bishop Franco Mulakkal In Sexual Assault Case Gets Second Warning
A nun from Kerala who has been vocal in her views about an alleged sexual assault case involving a high-profile Bishop received a second warning letter in less than a month from her superiors in the Catholic church today.
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Nun From Kerala, Killed 22 Years Ago, Beatified In Indore
Sister Rani Maria, a nun from Kerala who lost her life while serving the poor, was beatified at a ceremony in Indore on Saturday.
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Expelled Kerala Nun Goes On Indefinite Fast Against Convent Authorities
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 today before the convent alleging denial of basic amenities.
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On Nun's Plea To Stay In Convent, Court Told To Take Decision In 3 Weeks
The Kerala High Court Thursday disposed of a petition by Sister Lucy Kalappura, expelled from the Franciscan Clarist Congregation for alleged violations of its rules, with a direction to a munsif court to take decision expeditiously in three weeks.
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"Did I Violate Rule Of Love?": Dismissed Catholic Nun Sister Lucy To NDTV
Sister Lucy Kalappura - the nun dismissed by a Catholic congregation and served an order to vacate her convent in Kerala's Wayanad - has refused to do so as her case is pending before a civil court
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Kerala Nun Who Protested Against Rape Accused Bishop Has To Leave Convent
Sister Lucy Kalappura - one of a group of nuns expelled on "disciplinary grounds" after she joined protests against rape-accused Bishop Franco Mulakkal - has been ordered to vacate her convent
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Vatican Rejects 2nd Appeal Of Kerala Nun Expelled Over "Lifestyle" Rules
The Vatican has for a second time rejected the appeal of a nun who was expelled from the Franciscan Clarist Congregation on "disciplinary grounds" in Kerala. Sister Lucy Kalappura has maintained that the disciplinary action against her was initiated only because she participated in a protest against rape-accused catholic Bishop Franco Mullakkal.
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Expelled Kerala Nun Writes Autobiography On "Sexual Abuse By Bishops"
A nun involved in protests against rape-accused Bishop Franco Mulakkal has written an autobiography highlighting stories of sexual abuse by priests and bishops, a fact which she says "everybody knows but is silent about". Sister Lucy Kalappura says her book titled ''Karthaavinte Naamathil'' (in the name of the Lord) is an account that draws from wh...
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Expelled Kerala Nun Writes To Vatican, Seeks To Present Case Before Pope
A Kerala nun, who has challenged the Franciscan Clarist Congregation's decision to expel her, has written to the Vatican, alleging the 'disciplinary action' was taken for participating in protests by a group of nuns seeking arrest of a bishop accused of raping a fellow nun.
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Vatican Rejects Appeal Of Kerala Nun Suspended For 'Lifestyle'
The Vatican has dismissed an appeal by a Kerala nun, challenging the Franciscan Clarist Congregation's decision to expel her for "failing to give a satisfactory explanation for her lifestyle in violation of FCC laws."
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Congregation Sends Show Cause Notice To Expelled Kerala Nun, Seeks Apology
Franciscan Clarist Congregation, part of the catholic Church, has issued a show cause notice to Sister Lucy Kalapura, the nun in Kerala who was expelled on disciplinary grounds, seeking an explanation on two police complaints filed by her over the last week and has warned of legal action if her response is not satisfactory.
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Expelled Nun "Locked Up" Inside Kerala Convent, Police Case Filed
Sister Lucy Kalapura, a nun expelled earlier this month on charges of indiscipline, has alleged that she was locked inside her convent at Wayanad on Sunday. Police have registered a case of wrongful confinement under Section 342 of the Indian Penal Code.
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Kerala Nun Expelled For "Buying Car" Seeks Justice From Rome
A nun who was expelled from her congregation in Kerala on disciplinary grounds last year amid a controversy over the alleged rape of a colleague has appealed against the decision before the Catholic Church in Rome. Sister Lucy, who now lives in Wayanad district, claims that she is being targeted for participating in protests against rape accused Bi...
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Church Group Accused Of Pressuring Elderly Nun In Kerala Assault Case
A 60-year-old nun deposing as a witness in the sexual abuse case filed against former Jalandhar Bishop Franco Mulakkal allegedly came under tremendous pressure to withdraw her police statement, before the court finally came to her aid recently.
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Want To Meet The Pope, Says Kerala Nun Warned For Protests Against Bishop
Despite repeated warning letters from her own congregation, Sister Lucy, a 53-year-old nun from Kerala's Wayanad, remains undeterred. The last warning letter she received from the Franciscan Clarist Congregation, which comes under the Catholic Church, was on February 2.
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Kerala Nun Rallying Against Bishop Franco Mulakkal In Sexual Assault Case Gets Second Warning
A nun from Kerala who has been vocal in her views about an alleged sexual assault case involving a high-profile Bishop received a second warning letter in less than a month from her superiors in the Catholic church today.
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Nun From Kerala, Killed 22 Years Ago, Beatified In Indore
Sister Rani Maria, a nun from Kerala who lost her life while serving the poor, was beatified at a ceremony in Indore on Saturday.
