Kerala: Priests of Archdiocese of Angamaly and Ernakulam went on an indefinite hunger strike at Joseph Parekat here on Thursday, demanding the removal of Cardinal George Alancherry from the office.
Kerala: Priests go on indefinite strike demanding removal of Cardinal
The group of rebels are demanding that George Alancherry be removed from the permanent presidency of the Synod.
The protesting priests demanded that permanent Synod members meet and discuss the matter of his removal.
The rebel faction is also demanding that Alancherry be removed from the regular Synod presidency, which is scheduled to take place next month.
Cardinal Alancherry is an accused in 14 criminal cases.
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