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Church in Nicaragua

The Church in Nicaragua's bleak midwinter

While the world was celebrating Christmas, the Nicaraguan government escalated its campaign against the Catholic Church

Edgar Beltrán
Jan 03, 2024
∙ Paid

While most of the world was celebrating Christmas, the Nicaraguan government escalated its campaign against the Catholic Church in the country. In recent weeks the regime has jailed  more than 15 priests, along with a bishop, two seminarians and some lay collaborators.

A priest and a nun pray before the burned crucifix in Managua's cathedral
A priest and nun pray in the cathedral of Managua after an arson attack in 2020. Credi…

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