The government of Belarus plans to enforce a new Freedom of Conscience and Religious Organizations law, which will restrict educational and missionary activity by churches and require all parishes to reapply for legal status.
Wave of arrests continue for Belarus Catholics as they face up to new restrictions
Bishop charged with conspiracy to undermine Nicaragua, spread false news
Bishop Rolando Álvarez Lagos of Matagalpa was accused of conspiracy to undermine the country and propagate false news, according to a statement from the courts in the national capital, Managua.
Church says no to processions after police surround parish in Nicaragua
In a Sept. 17 statement, the Archdiocese of Managua said processions in Masaya to celebrate St. Michael the Archangel Sept. 29 and St. Jerome Sept. 30 would not be allowed “for security reasons.”
A week into government detention, Nicaraguan bishop speaks of forgiveness
Police in Matagalpa currently have Bishop Álvarez and a group of priests and lay Catholics under house arrest.
Catholic radio stations ordered closed, parish raided in Nicaragua
The Nicaraguan government has closed another Catholic radio station, and a report says Catholic young people were detained from a parish.
U.S. citizens have responsibility to promote religious freedom, speaker says
Violations of religious liberty are increasing around the world, and U.S. citizens have a special responsibility to stand up for the religious freedom of all believers in all nations.