Archbishop Thomas G. Wenski spoke to the Florida Catholic Feb. 11 about the expected arrival in Miami of some of the political prisoners released by the Nicaraguan government and flown to the U.S. Feb. 9.
Nicaraguan Catholics
Pope ‘Pained’ by Nicaraguan Bishop’s 26-Year Prison Sentence
Just days after Bishop Rolando Álvarez of Matagalpa, Nicaragua, was sentenced to 26 years in prison, Pope Francis expressed concern over his condition.
Six Churchmen, Diocesan Communicator Sentenced to 10 Years in Prison In Nicaragua
Six churchmen and a diocesan communicator were sentenced to 10 years in prison on conspiracy charges by a Nicaraguan court as the Central American country’s increasingly tyrannical regime continues its persecution of the Catholic Church.
Miami Archbishop Predicts Nicaragua Government Will Fail in Assault On Church
Miami’s archbishop celebrated Mass Monday for the freedom of a Nicaraguan bishop arbitrarily arrested last Friday, following two weeks of detention in the curia.
In Predawn Raid, Nicaraguan Police Remove Bishop; His Whereabouts Unknown
Nicaraguan police burst into Matagalpa diocesan headquarters and removed an outspoken bishop who had been under house arrest for more than two weeks.
Bianca Jagger Steps to the Forefront in Defense of Nicaraguan Bishop
Bianca Jagger counts herself among the thousands of Nicaraguan Catholics in constant vigil for news about detained Bishop José Álvarez, who has been under house arrest in northern Nicaragua with 11 companions since Aug. 4.