US Congressman Renews Request To Visit Bishop Imprisoned By Nicaraguan Dictatorship

By David Ramos

U.S. Congressman Chris Smith (R-NJ) renewed his request to visit a Catholic bishop imprisoned by the Nicaragua's Daniel Ortega dictatorship, and demanded "the end of the persecution of the Catholic Church" in that country.

In a July 6 statement, Smith said he remains “very concerned about the safety and...