The WCC in Nicaragua

The World Council of Churches has recently published a report on Nicaragua that sides with the government of Nicaragua against the Catholic bishops of that land. The Report of Its Delegation Sent to Nicaragua (September 4-10, 1983) presents an either/or to the Nicaraguan bishops:

If the Nicaraguan revolution were militarily defeated by foreign aggression, probably the Roman Catholic hierarchy could return to a position of privilege. If, however, the revolutionary process continues, the hierarchy will need, in time, to adjust to the new society, or else lose its credibility.

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Michael Novak

Michael Novak was a Catholic philosopher, journalist, novelist, and diplomat.

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The World Council of Churches has recently published a report on Nicaragua that sides with the government of Nicaragua against the Catholic bishops of that land. The Report of Its Delegation Sent to Nicaragua (September 4-10, 1983) presents an either/or to the Nicaraguan bishops:

If the Nicaraguan revolution were militarily defeated by foreign aggression, probably the Roman Catholic hierarchy could return to a position of privilege. If, however, the revolutionary process continues, the hierarchy will need, in time, to adjust to the new society, or else lose its credibility.