God's message didn't immediately make sense to pastor José Luis Orozco. But when U.S. efforts resulted in his release from a Nicaraguan prison a few months later, everything became clear.

José Luis Orozco, a pastor from Nicaragua, holds up his bible as he ministers to members of the Oasis Church, in Taylor, Texas, June 15, 2025. (AP Photo/Rodolfo Gonzalez) ...

God’s message didn’t immediately make sense to pastor José Luis Orozco. But when U.S. efforts resulted in his release from a Nicaraguan prison a few months later, everything became clear.

God’s message didn’t immediately make sense to pastor José Luis Orozco. But when U.S. efforts resulted in his release from a Nicaraguan prison a few months later, everything became clear.

José Luis Orozco, a pastor from Nicaragua, prays with his son, Josias, 17, left, and wife, Ruth, before speaking to members of the Oasis Church, in Taylor, Texas, June 15, 2025. (AP Photo/Rodolfo ...