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Mulakkal, who was acquitted in the sensational case that rocked Kerala in 2018, had stepped down from his position early last month.
The priest said he spoke to the survivor after the Vatican's announcement regarding the bishop's resignation came out on Thursday evening.
Vatican clarified Mulakkal's resignation was requested as 'pro bono Ecclesiae' especially for the good of the diocese which needs a new bishop.
The 57-year-old Bishop was accused of raping the nun multiple times during his visit to a convent in Kottayam between 2014 and 2016 when he was the bishop of the Jalandhar diocese.
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