The Ministry of the Interior did not renew the residence permit of the sisters of the Poor Fraternity of Jesus Christ. This was revealed by a source close to the nuns in the middle Confidentialwithout providing more details of the reasons given by the state institution.
The devotees, of Brazilian nationality, this 2023 celebrated seven years of providing help in our country, especially in the department of León, where they live. They are part of the Franciscan Fraternity founded in Brazil by the priest Gilson Sobreiro.
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In a call made by Confidential, confirmed that they will leave the country next week, but clarified that they are not authorized to provide information. The source revealed to the outlet that the four nuns will move to El Salvador. During the food deliveries they make, they told attendees that «they will no longer be in the country»highlights the anonymous informant.
your mission
The sisters arrived in the country in 2016. Since then, their mission has been to provide food, clothing, and prayers to the people who live on the streets of the western department. This Catholic order integrates priests, lay people and consecrated persons. They are present in the region in 14 countries, including Costa Rica, Guatemala, El Salvador, and up to now Nicaragua.
Sister of the Poor Fraternity of Jesus Christ/ photo: Poor of Jesus Christ León-Nicaragua 2022
In July 2022, almost a year ago, the dictatorial government of Daniel Ortega ordered the departure of 18 Missionary nuns of the Mother Teresa of Calcutta order. The nuns administered the Immaculate Heart of Mary Home.
The expulsions continued, to date there are more than 80 religious among nuns and priests expelled by the government, which also keeps Monsignor Rolando Álvarez in prison. According to an investigation carried out by the media providence by the end of 2022, 400 violent acts against the church were reported.
