Christian girl training to become a nun gives birth to a baby at convent in Andhra Pradesh

• Infant murdered by the girl

• Trainee priest arrested for involvement with the girl

Amaravati (Andhra Pradesh) – A minor Christian girl training to become a nun at St. Joseph Convent Hostel in Eluru gave birth to a baby and subsequently killed the infant. The hostel is run by the Church-administered institution “Diocesan” of Eluru. The Andhra Pradesh Police have detained a trainee priest who was reportedly in a relationship with the girl.

Andhra Pradesh: A Christian girl training to become a ‘nun’ in Andhra Pradesh gives birth to a baby in a convent⚠️

The girl killed the newborn baby

A priest trainee who had an affair with the girl has been arrested 🧛

This is another example of how institutions run by the… pic.twitter.com/bRk8KtYIdm

— Sanatan Prabhat (@SanatanPrabhat) December 12, 2024

Key Details :

According to reports, the Christian girl undergoing nun training is from Nandyal district in Andhra Pradesh and is a second-year student at St. Joseph Convent.

On 8 December 2024, she gave birth to a baby in the hostel and immediately threw the infant out of a window, killing it.

Upon receiving information about the incident, Police and officials from the Women and Child Welfare Department arrived at the scene. Investigations began under the leadership of Police Inspector Ramana.

The incident has exposed the negligence of the convent hostel administration.

Editorial Perspectives

• This is yet another example of how institutions run by the Church have become centres of misconduct.

• Globally, numerous incidents of priests sexually abusing children have come to light. Similar cases are surfacing in India. Please note the bias of media outlets that are quick to portray Hindu priests and saints as villains often choose not to highlight such incidents.