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… In a moving letter, Pope Francis expressed his closeness with the people of Nicaragua as Central American bishops called for a day of prayer for the country on the feast of … into an even darker dictatorship. Expressing his "affection," Francis said: "I profess for the Nicaraguan people, who have always been distinguished by an extraordinary love for God," noting … The Episcopal Secretariat of Central America called for the day of prayer on Dec. 8, when Nicaraguans celebrate the feast of the Immaculate Conception — a national holiday in the …

… The ruling Sandinista regime expelled the president of the Nicaraguan bishops' conference, further decimating the country's Catholic leadership as clergy are forced into exile. Bishop Carlos Enrique Herrera of Jinotega was forced to leave Nicaragua after accusing a local Sandinista mayor of sacrilege for disturbing a celebration of the Mass by blaring loud music outside the cathedral, according to Nicaraguan media. The bishop was to board a Nov. 12 flight from the country's capital to …

… parole immigration program, which has allowed refuge to people from places such as Nicaragua, Venezuela, Cuba, Ukraine and Haiti. He also has said he will end Temporary Protected …

… of figures like La Matriarch," the "Street-Smart Prima" and the "Second Mom Tía," the  Nicaraguan-born, Nashville-based author weaves in poignant quotes from feminists, writers and …

… The Nicaraguan government recently shut down more than 1,500 nonprofits –  many of them civic and … scholars to  research the role of religion   in public life in Central America, including Nicaragua. Several hundred Catholic figures have been detained in an ongoing crackdown under … social control. In 2013, the National Assembly  removed presidential term limits set by the Nicaraguan constitution. In April 2018, Ortega’s regime began  targeting student protesters . …

… worship to their homes. “If I’m pursued at the church, I still have my Bible,” the 63-year-old Nicaraguan said. Praying in hiding became his last resort before fleeing his country in 2023. … human rights organizations have denounced the surveillance, harassment and the imprisonment of Nicaraguan faith leaders in recent years. “Arriving with a weapon is not kind-hearted,” Alvicio … leaders from being imprisoned and hundreds of organizations from being closed. In northern Nicaragua, where Alvicio was born, most of the Indigenous Miskito people are evangelicals. The …

… All but four of the 26 Catholic congregations recently  stripped of their legal status in Nicaragua were women religious, but a sister inside the country told Global Sisters Report Aug. … congregation. The government's actions have the potential to negatively affect the health of Nicaraguans, their access to food and other services for the elderly and poor, which many women … now have been taken over by the government, she said. But women religious will remain with the Nicaraguan people no matter what happens, and won't allow anyone to take away the faith and hope …

… The Nicaraguan government has extinguished the legal status of more than 25 Catholic organizations, … producer associations and even the national chess federation. A source familiar with Nicaragua described the Aug. 19 actions as "an extraordinary effort by the Nicaraguan State to … Interamericano en Derechos Humanos described evangelical churches as "the last places where Nicaraguans can freely meet. Hence, the remaining NGOs still exercise freedom of association in a …

… Nicaragua has revoked the legal status of the Caritas chapter in the Diocese of Matagalpa and … de las Calabazas remain unknown. A deacon and a priest were released, according to independent Nicaraguan media, while another priest voluntarily left the country. A pair of priests and two … laywomen, Lesbia Gutiérrez and Carmen Sáenz Martínez, were also arrested, according to exiled Nicaraguans, who remain in contact with sources in the Central American country. Gutiérrez, an …

… of priests from pro-government politicians has the country following in the footsteps of Nicaragua, where democracy has disappeared and the church is persecuted. Cardinal Baltazar …

… churchmen have been detained by police and paramilitaries over a weeklong assault in northern Nicaragua, depleting the already demoralized Diocese of Matagalpa — whose leader, Bishop Rolando … goon squads. Bishop José Antonio Canales Motiño of Danlí, Honduras, accused the Nicaraguan regime of "taking advantage of the distraction of what's happening in Venezuela" to … staff. Molina shared figures with OSV News showing 70 priests were serving the diocese — 57 Nicaraguans and 13 foreigners — prior to the regime's attacks on the church. Just 22 priests …

… only a handful of countries have recognized Maduro's victory, including China, Russia, Iran, Nicaragua and Cuba. Brazil, Colombia and Chile have asked for the results to be verified, using …

… The Nicaraguan government closed the country's most prominent Catholic radio station as the … increasingly infringe on citizens' religious freedom and the ability to worship. On July 9, Nicaragua’s interior ministry extinguished the legal status of Radio María, which …

… First Place Nicaraguan Government Expels More Women Religious, Takes Over Another Order's Property Rhina … Honorable Mention  Sister in Nicaragua's repression: 'You can't silence the Gospel  Rhina Guidos …

… First Place Religiosas en Nicaragua, entre las más afectadas tras reciente represión del Gobierno Rhina Guidos Global …

… man has not been located. Escobar told NCR citizens of Colombia, Guatemala, Venezuela and Nicaragua also have been arrested under the measures and two died in government detention, along …

… the pontifical charity Aid to the Church in Need said Belarus ranked second in the world after Nicaragua for the number of arrested Catholic priests, with 10 detained on extremism and treason …

… Guidos also won an honorable mention for a news story for reporting on  church repression in Nicaragua . Freelancers Luis Donaldo González and Nuri Vallbona won an award of merit for …

… are welcome and appreciated in Iowa, according to a news release. Hernández, who was born in Nicaragua, urged the Waterloo City Council April 15 to make a statement of support "so we …

… humanitarian parole by the U.S. The program — also available to Cubans, Venezuelans and Nicaraguans — provides work authorization for vetted individuals who have an approved U.S.-based …