The Americas

Nicaragua recrudece persecución religiosa

Marzo de 2023 será recordado como el mes en que la guerra del régimen de Nicaragua contra la Iglesia Católica…

Nicaragua Doubles Down on Religious Persecution 

As international pressure mounts, Daniel Ortega, Nicaragua’s dictator, is doubling down on oppression.

El Papa Francisco y la iglesia perseguida en Nicaragua

La Iglesia Católica en Nicaragua está bajo asalto y la libertad religiosa no está garantizada. Pese a esto, los líderes de la Iglesia han tardado en reaccionar.

Pope Francis and the Persecuted Church in Nicaragua

The Catholic Church is under assault in Nicaragua. Yet despite the state of Catholicism in the Central American nation, church leaders have been slow to react. 

Brazil & Christian Violence

Strong faith is no substitute for or guarantee of political good judgment.

A Tale of Two Culture Wars

The idea of a culture war is not new.

The Mixed Blessing of Brazilian President, Lula, in the Middle East

Brazil’s leftist president, Lula, spells better news for Israel.

Celebrating Columbus Day?

We should celebrate Columbus Day soberly and gratefully.

UN Releases Uighur Human Rights Report Despite Chinese Intimidation

The Uighurs would be in a very different situation if we could get Middle Eastern governments to restrict the flow of oil to China or if South Asian governments would say no to China’s tempting low-interest infrastructure projects.

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