MEXICO CITY — Pope Francis on Sunday expressed sadness and worry at the news that Bishop Rolando Álvarez, an outspoken critic of the Nicaraguan government, had been sentenced to 26 years in prison.
It’s just the latest move against the Catholic Church and government opponents, and comes amid growing concern for Álvarez.
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