Bishop Rolando Álvarez of Matagalpa has been released from prison and sent into exile along with 18 imprisoned churchmen as the Nicaraguan government expelled its most prominent critic, whose presence behind bars bore witness to the Sandinista regime descent into totalitarianism, along
The U.S. Department of State has demanded the release of Bishop Rolando Álvarez of Matagalpa and other imprisoned Nicaraguan religious leaders following a wave of detentions targeting Catholic clergy over the Christmas season.
The House Foreign Affairs Subcommittee on Global Health, Global Human Rights and International Organizations holds a congressional hearing chaired by Rep. Chris Smith (R-NJ) calling for the release of Nicaraguan Catholic Bishop Rolando Álvarez.
MEXICO CITY (OSV News) — Imprisoned Nicaraguan Bishop Rolando Álvarez appeared unexpectedly on Nicaraguan television March 24, more than six weeks after refusing to be exiled from his country, opting instead to face his sentence of 26 years behind bars. Pale, gaunt
MIAMI (OSV News) — Two Nicaraguan priests, part of the group of more than 200 political prisoners released Feb. 9 by the regime of Daniel Ortega, arrived from Washington to Miami and celebrated Mass with their compatriots in exile. Father Benito Enrique
The story out of Nicaragua has nudged me to pray for the exiles, but especially for Bishop Álvarez, and to offer fasts of food and small pleasures for his good -- for his well-being, his spirit, his fortitude -- for his freedom,
Just days after Bishop Rolando Álvarez of Matagalpa, Nicaragua, was sentenced to 26 years in prison, Pope Francis expressed concern over his condition.
After praying the Angelus in St. Peter's Square Feb. 12, the pope said he was "pained" by the news coming
Nicaragua has released more than 200 political prisoners, including Catholic priests, students, and opponents of the regime, who were taken from detention in deplorable conditions and sent to the United States.
Media in the Central American countries reported 222 political prisoners boarded a
A court ruled at a Jan. 10 hearing that a Nicaraguan bishop, who has been detained since August, will stand trial on the charges of spreading false information and conspiracy. Bishop Rolando Álvarez of Matagalpa, who has been accused of "conspiracy to
A Nicaraguan bishop held for nearly four months was formally charged during an unannounced Dec. 13 court date, marking his first appearance since being detained.
Bishop Rolando Álvarez Lagos of Matagalpa was accused of conspiracy to undermine the country and propagate false news,