Dictatorship in Nicaragua Prohibits Immaculate Conception Procession
‘We want to express our deep sadness at this action that denies us expressing our faith in public,’ the parish said in a statement posted on its social media account.
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Priest Prevented From Returning to Nicaragua: It’s ‘Not a Crime’ to Criticize Government
Father Blandón said that when the Church announces the Gospel, she assumes her role of being light in the world.
Nicaragua Needs More
EDITORIAL: Although the Vatican has offered a muted response, Pope Francis must do more to condemn human-rights abuses in Nicaragua before the Ortega regime exploits papal silence to justify its immoral actions.
Bishops of Mexico Stand in Solidarity with Nicaragua ‘At a Time of Profound Suffering’
The recent wave of repression against the Nicaraguan Church began Aug. 1, when the Ortega dictatorship ordered the closure of eight Catholic radio stations in the Diocese of Matagalpa.
Nicaragua’s Ortega Regime Blocks Bishop from Leaving Diocesan Offices to Celebrate Mass
The Nicaraguan president has called the bishops 'terrorists' and 'devils in cassocks.'
Archdiocese Asks Faithful to Pray to Curé of Ars for Priests in Nicaragua
The archdiocese encouraged Catholics to “join in a spirit of prayer for priests” by spending time in prayer, attending Mass to pray for the priests, fasting, reading the Bible, and praying the rosary.
Bishop: Prayer ‘Is What Will Save Nicaragua’
During a recent pilgrimage to the Shrine of the Divine Child in the Diocese of Matagalpa, Bishop Rolando Álvarez called the faithful to prayer and adoration.
190 Attacks Against Church in Nicaragua Under Daniel Ortega Since 2018, Report Says
The report notes that in 2018 there were 46 attacks against the Catholic Church, including a mob entering the Managua Cathedral, death threats against Nicaraguan priests, and the desecration of different churches.
Central American Bishops Support Nicaraguan Clergy in Face of Persecution
Ortega's government has accused many bishops and priests of siding with his opposition.
Nicaraguan Bishop Charges Police, Government Persecution
This is not the first time that Bishop Álvarez, who has been a clear defender of human rights and freedom in Nicaragua, has been harassed by the police working for the Ortega government.
