A bishop has been arrested in the southern Indian state of Kerala over allegations that he raped a nun 13 times between 2014 and 2016.
The 44‑year‑old woman registered a police complaint in June, alleging that the Catholic Church had taken no action despite repeated appeals.
It led to unprecedented protests by nuns who came out in support of her.
The case has shocked what is one of India's oldest Christian communities and attracted national attention.
The bishop, 54‑year‑old Franco Mulakkal, was arrested yesterday after being questioned by police for three days.
Bishop Mulakkal, who denies the accusations, will be brought to court today.
The Vatican has temporarily relieved him of his duties.
[Source: BBC]
