Free the Bishops

Ep 49 "Sixth Anniversary Special" feat. Roger Martínez

In this special episode of 'Free the Bishops,' hosts Carmelite Quotes and Rosary Mum commemorate the 6th anniversary of civic protests in Nicaragua against the Ortega-Murillo dictatorship. Former political prisoner and freedom advocate Roger Alfredo Martínez joins the discussion, reflecting on the courage of Nicaraguans and the ongoing fight for justice and freedom in the country. Learn more about the crisis of persecution in Nicaragua at our website, freethebishops.org [https://freethebishops.org]

Ep 48 "Sisters Shrouded in Silence" feat. Rhina Guidos

Painful silence shrouds the religious sisters who've been expelled from Nicaragua. Global Sisters Report [https://www.globalsistersreport.org/] journalist Rhina Guidos [https://www.globalsistersreport.org/authors/rhina-guidos] shares her report on the unending exodus [https://www.globalsistersreport.org/columns/news/nicaragua-sisters-share-churchs-persecution-and-exile] with co-hosts Carmelite Quotes and Rosary Mum. You can learn more about the religious persecution in Nicaragua at freethebishops.org [https://freethebishops.org/]

Ep 47 "Have We Seen Everything?" feat. Caroline Cowen

Is the Vatican's silence helpful in the face of persecution in Nicaragua? Latin America expert and guest Caroline Cowen [https://twitter.com/cccowen] wonders aloud if we've seen everything the Ortega regime has in store for the Church. Join Carmelite Quotes and Rosary Mum as they discuss this and more! To learn more about the religious persecution in Nicaragua visit freethebishops.org [https://freethebishops.org]

Ep 46 "Nicaragua's Gateway Grief"

In December 2023, eleven pastors affiliated with the Mountain Gateway missions in Nicaragua [https://www.mountaingateway.org/nicaragua-update.html] were arrested and imprisoned on dubious charges. In addition, the Ortega regime issued arrest warrants for three leaders of the ministry in the USA. Join hosts Carmelite Quotes and Rosary Mum as they review the persecution against Mountain Gateway's mission and the efforts of US senators to secure the release of those detained. To learn more about the ongoing religious persecution in Nicaragua, visit freethebishops.org [https://freethebishops.org]

Ep 45 "Who Will Ransom Jesus?"

Hosts Carmelite Quotes and Rosary Mum explore the suppression of the traditional Nicaraguan pilgrimage to the National Shrine of Jesus del Rescate [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Xefu65yVYAA] (Jesus, Lord of Ransom), highlighting the historical significance, societal implications, and ongoing challenges to religious freedom under the Ortega-Murillo regime. Learn more about the ongoing religious persecution in Nicaragua at freethebishops.org [https://freethebishops.org]