Kerala nun rape case: Vatican rejects third plea filed against expulsion of Sister Lucy

According to a new development in the Kerala nun rape case, the third plea challenging the expulsion of Sister Lucy Kalapura was rejected by the Vatican. Kalapura was expelled from the Franciscan Clarist Congregation (FCC) around two years ago, after the Kerala nun rape case came to light.

 

The nun stated that on Saturday, she received a fresh communiqué from the Vatican in relation to the expulsion. Following the communiqué, Mother Superior of the FCC also sent a notice to Kalapura, asking her to vacate her room in the convent and issued a letter on Sunday.

 

 

Sr Ann Joseph, Superior General of Franciscan Clarist Congregation (FCC) wrote, "At last, in the fullness of time accordingly to the plan of Holy Trinity…the Almighty God untied the knot of our heartbreaking issue concerning Lucy Kalapura. The appeal of Lucy Kalapura is rejected by Apostolica Signatura and the dismissal is confirmed. Let us raise our hearts praising the Almighty for his unspeakable gift. "

 

 

Kalapura was granted police protection by the Kerala High Court around two years ago. Later, a court in Wayanad issued an order staying the nun's eviction from the convent. Kalapura said, "The letter is in Latin but the covering letter spells out the decision. The details will be available only after the letter is translated but it is dated 2020. " She added, "The recent revision of church laws regarding abuse of minors, vulnerable adults, and fraud gave us hope. But it seems the papal head is not getting a clear picture. "

 

 

 

The nun added that she will continue her battle against the "corrupt practices" of the Church. The 55-year-old nun alleged that she was targeted after she demanded the arrest of rape accused Franco Mulakkal. Mulakkal, a former Bishop from Jalandhar, was accused of raping a nun in 2018. In her autobiography, ‘Karthavinte Namathil’, the nun arrested that instances of sexual abuse are common in convents and seminaries. She also claimed that at least four sexual assault attempts were made on her.

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