Nicaraguan bishop nominated for human rights prize

On Sep 27, 2023

Cardinal Leopoldo Brenes Solorzano and Auxiliary Bishop Silvio Baez Ortega, both of Managua, Nicaragua, are seen in Masaya, Nicaragua, June 21 as clashes between anti-government protesters and police continue. (CNS photo/Jorge Cabrera, Reuters) See NICARAGUA-CLERGY-VISIT June 22, 2018.

RELIGIONS NEWS AGENCY (REDNA) – Nicaraguan bishop Rolando Alvarez has been nominated for the 2023 Sakharov Prize, which rewards people who exceptionally defend human rights and freedoms.

Bishop Rolando was sentenced to 26 years in prison in February this year for being a traitor to the homeland, based on his words n sermons.

He refused to take up a government offer to be deported to the USA and was jailed. His name for the prize has been put forward by European Parliament MEPs.