Pope voices worry over bishop's detention in Nicaragua

Pope Francis has expressed worry about the situation in Nicaragua following the detention of a Roman Catholic bishop and several priests. Calling for “open and sincere dialogue,” the pontiff made his first public comment on the raid of Matagalpa Bishop Rolando Alvarez’s residence.

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PBS NewsHourLean Left· Aug 21, 2022

Pope calls for 'dialogue' over bishop's detention in Nicaragua

Minneapolis Star TribuneLean Left· Aug 21, 2022· ran in 5 outlets

Pope voices worry over bishop's detention in Nicaragua

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WHEC RochesterCenter· Aug 21, 2022

Pope voices worry over bishop's detention in Nicaragua

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Pope voices worry over bishop's detention in Nicaragua

Voice of AmericaCenter· Aug 21, 2022

Pope Urges Dialogue over Church-State Crisis in Nicaragua after Bishop's Arrest

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France 24Center· Aug 21, 2022

Pope 'concerned' after Nicaraguan bishop detained

Digital JournalCenter· Aug 21, 2022

Pope 'concerned' after Nicaraguan bishop detained

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Winchester StarLean Right· Aug 21, 2022

Pope voices worry over bishop's detention in Nicaragua

MyNorthwestLean Right· Aug 21, 2022

Pope voices worry over bishop's detention in Nicaragua

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Deutsche WelleLean Left· Aug 21, 2022

Pope Francis worried about priest arrests in Nicaragua | DW

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