Luke Coppen

Indian nun who accused bishop of rape vows Supreme Court fight Sr. Ranit Pallassery said she will pursue every appeal avenue against Bishop Franco Mulakkal. An Indian nun who accused a bishop of rape has said she will pursue the case to the Supreme Court,... See more

Welcome to Starting Seven, The Pillar’s daily newsletter. I’m Luke Coppen and I aim to guide you each weekday morning to the most interesting Catholic news and comment. Welcome to Starting Seven, The Pillar’s daily newsletter. I’m Luke Coppen and I aim to... See more

Pope Leo XIV made his first episcopal appointment in South Africa Friday — and it was a notable one. The pope named Bishop Sithembele Sipuka as the Archbishop of Cape Town Jan. 9, succeeding Cardinal Stephen Brislin, who was transferred to Johannesburg in... See more

Welcome to Starting Seven, The Pillar’s daily newsletter. I’m Luke Coppen and I seek to guide you each weekday morning to the most interesting Catholic news and comment. Welcome to Starting Seven, The Pillar’s daily newsletter. I’m Luke Coppen and I seek ... See more

Welcome to Starting Seven, The Pillar’s daily newsletter. I’m Luke Coppen and I aim to guide you each weekday morning to the most interesting Catholic news and comment. Welcome to Starting Seven, The Pillar’s daily newsletter. I’m Luke Coppen and I aim to... See more