Nicaraguan bishop criticizes dictatorships that invoke Jesus to seize power

Nicaraguan Bishop Silvio Báez, who has been stripped of his nationality, criticized authoritarian regimes for invoking the name of Jesus to justify their hold on power. The remarks were made this past Sunday, targeting what he described as "worn-out dictatorships" that misuse religious rhetoric to maintain political control.

Báez, a prominent critic of the government led by President Daniel Ortega and Vice President Rosario Murillo, continues to speak out from exile. His comments highlight the ongoing tension between the Nicaraguan religious leadership and the state, specifically addressing the intersection of political power and religious appropriation.