On Wednesday (3rd July), the police arrested the Church pastor and booked him under relevant provisions of the Prevention of Child Sexual offences (POCSO) Act .
Marko Rupnik has been accused of sexually abusing at least 20 women in the past 30 years. He continues to serve as a 'priest' in a diocese in Koper city of Slovenia
"She had been around this monster since she was about 6 years old. Carter has always been big to her...I had to admit that she had been fearful," the victim's father said.
Bishop Kannikadass William was accused of fathering a child and corruption. The 37 priests alleged that the Bishop has strong connections with corrupt police officials and bureaucrats as well as politicians who have criminal records.
A video had gone viral recently on social media platforms in which a woman from Tamil Nadu identified as Valarmathi, a resident of Pacheri village, tried to set herself on fire alleging conversion attempts by a Christian man from her village.
A case was registered against the priest in Puthoor under Section 377 (unnatural offences) of the Indian Penal Code and other relevant sections of the Protection of Children from Sexual Offences Act (POCSO) Act, 2012.