“The U.S. condemns the regime’s ongoing repression of religious figures and institutions,” Principal Deputy Spokesperson Vedant Patel said. Read more
“I call on President Ortega to provide proof to the international community that Bishop Álvarez is still alive,” said Rep.... Read more
“He’s not going to be silent. He is not a man to stay silent. ... [He wants to] return to... Read more
The U.S. Assistant Secretary of State for Western Hemisphere Affairs has called for the release of Father Fernando Zamora Silva... Read more
Following failed negotiations to free Bishop Rolando José Álvarez Lagos, the U.S. bishops called for the imprisoned prelate’s release. Read more
On Sunday, July 9, Father Fernando Zamora Silva was reportedly “arbitrarily arrested” in the city of Managua where he was... Read more
Rep. Chris Smith said he remains very concerned about the safety and well-being of Bishop Rolando José Álvarez after writing... Read more