Watchdog Calls Nicaragua’s Religious Freedom Record ‘Abysmal,’ Says Lenders Enable Dictatorship
The commission’s report found that authorities had threatened and intimidated Catholic Nicaraguans.
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Bishop Álvarez Celebrates Public Mass for Nicaragua
In his first public Mass, celebrated in Seville province, Spain, Bishop Rolando Álvarez, who has been living in exile in Rome since January, prayed and offered his pectoral cross to Our Lady of Sorrows.
Nicaraguan Dictatorship Kidnaps and Expels Another Priest
The priest was arrested after celebrating Mass in his parish.
Central American Bishops Call for Day of Prayer for Catholic Church in Nicaragua
In their statement, the bishops expressed their 'profound solidarity and communion with the people of God in Nicaragua, who often face a challenging reality.'
Pope Francis’ Letter to Nicaraguan Catholics is ‘Balm for our Spirit,’ Exiles Say
Catholics exiled from Nicaragua are expressing their gratitude for the recent letter of encouragement Pope Francis sent to the persecuted Church in the Central American country.
Pope Francis to Nicaraguan Catholics: Faith and Hope Work Miracles
The Pontiff professed the affection he has for the Nicaraguan people, distinguished by their “extraordinary love for God,” whom they affectionately call “Papachú.”
Who Is Rolando Álvarez, the Bishop Persecuted by the Nicaraguan Dictatorship?
On Sept. 16, the Vatican announced that the exiled Nicaraguan bishop would participate in the second session of the Synod on Synodality, which began Wednesday.
Nicaragua Releases 135 Political, Religious Prisoners; Many Still Remain in Custody
Nicaraguan authorities released 135 political and religious prisoners following international pressure, but many critics of the government still remain behind bars amid the ongoing crackdown against political dissidents and religious organizations.
Ortega Dictatorship in Nicaragua Deports Group of Foreign Priests and Nuns
Updated report cites 870 attacks by the Nicaraguan dictatorship against the Catholic Church since 2018, the year there were widespread demonstrations against the authoritarian regime and its unpopular proposed reforms.
Nicaraguan Dictatorship Shuts Down More Nonprofit Catholic Organizations, Evangelical Churches
5,664 nonprofits have now been closed since 2018 by the dictatorship of President Daniel Ortega.
