A Nicaraguan human rights organisation released a video August 4 showing police in riot gear outside the diocesan offices of one the country’s bishops, preventing him from leaving to celebrate Mass at the cathedral. Because the incident took place on a Thursday and Catholics were likely expecting him to show up for exposition and adoration…
Nicaraguan bishop detained by police
Bishop Rolando José Álvarez of Matagalpa, Nicaragua, is pictured in Managua. Photo: CNS.

