Nicaraguan Regime's Detention of Clergy Sparks International Outcry
TL;DR
The U.S. Department of State has condemned the Nicaraguan government for the unjust 500-day detention of Bishop Rolando Álvarez and other religious leaders, criticizing the regime for imposing severe restrictions on religious freedom. The statement calls for the immediate and unconditional release of Bishop Álvarez and highlights the international concern for his well-being due to his isolation and the government's manipulation of information about his imprisonment.
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- Bishop Rolando Álvarez Unjustly Detained for 500 Days in Nicaragua - United States Department of State Department of State
- Priest arrested in Nicaragua following Mass on New Year's Eve Vatican News - English
- Pope denounces continuing crackdown on Church in Nicaragua Reuters.com
- Dictatorship in Nicaragua Closes out 2023 With 2 Bishops and 15 Priests in Custody National Catholic Register
- Pope Voices Concern Over Nicaragua Arrests of 13 Priests The Tico Times
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