Nicaragua Archives

Nicaragua archbishop rejects that chapel fire was accidental

Aug 6, 2020

Managua’s Catholic archbishop celebrated Mass on Wednesday in front of a fire-scorched chapel at the capital’s cathedral and reiterated the church’s assertion that the fire was a “savage and terrorist” act and not an accident as reported by the National Police.

By Associated Press

Vatican calls for arson investigation at Nicaragua cathedral

Aug 3, 2020

An arson attack on Managua’s cathedral has drawn the attention of Pope Francis and the Vatican after Nicaragua’s vice president initially dismissed it as an accidental fire.

By Associated Press

Pope prays for Nicaragua after cathedral bombing

Aug 2, 2020

Two days after an explosive was thrown into the cathedral of the Nicaraguan capitol of Managua, destroying an ancient crucifix, Pope Francis has said he laments the loss of priceless spiritual treasures and is praying for the country.

By Elise Ann Allen

Bishops see pro-Ortega ‘terrorism’ behind church attacks in Nicaragua

Aug 1, 2020

Against the backdrop of deep tensions between Nicaragua’s bishops and the socialist government of President Daniel Ortega and his wife, Vice President Rosario Murillo, three Catholic churches in the country have been attacked in the last three weeks, building upon a long-standing pattern of churches being targets.

By Inés San Martín

Central American bishops: ‘We all must get involved’ during pandemic

Jul 7, 2020

Central America’s bishops have urged their governments and people to join together to provide health care and protect lives as the COVID-19 pandemic heaps misery and economic consequences on one of the poorer parts of the hemisphere.

By David Agren

Nicaragua bishops indirectly rebuke Ortega over handling of coronavirus

Jul 2, 2020

ROSARIO, Argentina – As the government of Nicaraguan President Daniel Ortega and his wife, Vice President Rosario Murillo, is being accused of turning a blind eye to country’s COVID-19 pandemic, the Catholic Church is asking politicians to place the interests of the nation before their own. “Today, we need men

By Inés San Martín