Catholic priests in Nicaragua sentenced to decade behind bars
Managua, Nicaragua Reuters A Nicaraguan judge sentenced four Catholic priests to 10-year prison terms on Monday, after they were charged with “treason” and “spreading false news,” amid what rights groups call a growing clampdown on critics of President Daniel Ortega. Two Catholic seminarians studying for the priesthood were also sentenced to a decade behind bars […]
Nicaragua police investigating bishop critical of government
Mexico City, Mexico AP Nicaragua’s police said they have begun an investigation against a Roman Catholic bishop who has been an outspoken critic of President Daniel Ortega’s government. They accused Bishop Rolando Álvarez, leader of the Matagalpa diocese, of allegedly “organising violent groups” and inciting them “to carry out acts of hate against the population.” […]