MANAGUA, Nicaragua - The auxiliary bishop of Nicaragua’s capital, a vocal critic of the government of President Daniel Ortega, urged Nicaraguans to “fight for freedom” Sunday, in a final message before being transferred to Rome at the request of Pope Francis. Silvio Báez drew parallels between the trials of Jesus Christ and the struggle of opposition groups in Nicaragua. In this May 6, 2018 file photo, Managua's auxiliary Roman Catholic Bishop Silvio Bv°ez prays during a Sunday Mass at the the Sacred Heart church in Managua, Nicaragua. Ortega officials say the actual number is far smaller. The bishop participated as a mediator in the short-lived first round of dialogue between the government and opposition last year.

Source: thestar April 14, 2019 20:41 UTC