Rolando Álvarez | Latin Post - Latin news, immigration, politics, culture

Nicaragua Expels Daniel Ortega Critic Bishop Rolando Alvarez, 18 Other Priests, to the Vatican

The Daniel Ortega regime in Nicaragua continues its row with the Roman Catholic Church as it announced that it expelled imprisoned Bishop Rolando Alvarez and 18 other priests.

Pope Francis Worried About Bishop Rolando Alvarez's Sentencing as Nicaragua Strips Political Opponents of Citizenship

Pope Francis Reacts to Nicaraguan Bishop Rolando Alvarez's 26-year Sentence

Feb 14, 2023 10:11 PM EST By Rick Martin

The political repression in Nicaragua intensified after the government under dictator Daniel Ortega exiled 222 political prisoners to the United States and sentenced dissident Bishop Rolando Alvarez to 26 years in prison, Now, Pope Francis has expressed his thoughts on the case.

Nicaragua Bishop Who Refused Exile Sentenced to 26 Years in Prison, Stripped of Citizenship

Nicaragua Sentenced Catholic Bishop to 26 Years in Prison, Stripped of Citizenship After He Refused Exile to the U.S.

Feb 10, 2023 11:04 PM EST By Rick Martin

Bishop Rolando Alvarez, head of the Matagalpa diocese, is making a heroic stand to stay in Nicaragua after the government deported more than 200 political prisoners to the United States.

Pope Francis Worried For Nicaragua After Bishop's Arrest

Aug 22, 2022 10:37 PM EDT By Rick Martin

Pope Francis has now spoken about the arrest of Matagalpa Bishop Rolando Alvarez, as well as several members of the Roman Catholic clergy in Nicaragua.

Nicaragua Police Arrest Prominent Roman Catholic Bishop Critical of President Daniel Ortega

Aug 20, 2022 03:34 AM EDT By Rick Martin

Police in Nicaragua have raided the residence of Bishop Rolando Alvarez, head of the Matagalpa diocese, and arrested him, along with several other priests.