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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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