Nicaraguan bishop Rolando Alvarez and 18 priests arrive in Rome after release

Nicaraguan bishop Rolando Alvarez and 18 priests arrive in Rome after release
Rolando Alvarez has been welcomed to Rome (AP)
Mon, 15 Jan, 2024 - 10:46
AP Reporters

Nicaragua’s government has released a prominent Catholic bishop and 18 other clergy members imprisoned during a crackdown by President Daniel Ortega.

Vatican authorities have welcomed Bishop Rolando Alvarez and the other clergy to Rome.

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