(ANSA) - VATICAN CITY, AUGUST 21 - "I follow closely with concern and pain the situation created in Nicaragua that involves people and institutions. I would like to express my conviction and my hope that through an open and sincere dialogue the foundations can still be found for a respectful and peaceful cohabitation ".
The Pope said this at the Angelus asking God to "inspire this concrete will in the hearts of all".
In Nicaragua, the local Church has been under attack by Daniel Ortega's regime for months.
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