Holy Week celebrations banned in Nicaragua

Holy Week celebrations banned in Nicaragua

Since 2023, public processions have been banned and now this measure also applies to the Good Friday Stations of the Cross. Read all

Nicaragua Bans Public Holy Week Celebrations for 3rd Year

Nicaragua banned all acts of Holy Week celebrations, including fireworks and Easter processions.

Nicaraguan authorities have banned public celebrations of Holy Week. The faithful may not organize processions or worship of the Way of the Cross. The reason? “Maintenance of public order.” The country ruled by Daniel Ortega's regime is not the first time that it is making it difficult for the faithful to practice worship. For two years now, there has been a complete ban on processions outside the walls of churches in this country. According to …