(OSV News) — On Easter Sunday, Nicaraguan Cardinal Leopoldo José Brenes Solórzano expressed his joy at the massive attendance of Catholics in churches during Holy Week. The government of Daniel …
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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 …
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SÃO PAULO (OSV News) — As severe childhood malnutrition grows in Brazil, church organizations are proposing public policies on protecting children and are participating in state councils that define and …
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MIAMI (OSV News) — 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 …
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Nicaragua deports 222 political prisoners to U.S.; group includes Catholic priests, students, opponents of regime
by David Agrenby David AgrenMEXICO CITY (OSV News) — 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 …
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(OSV News) — Peru’s bishops pleaded for peace as violent protests against the country’s current president and legislature have claimed the lives of dozens of people. “We deplore the violence …
