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 religious leaders freed from prison describe how their faith deepened despite harsh conditions, highlighting ...

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, places his hand on his son, Josias, 17, as he prays for him and the congregation of the Oasis Church, in Taylor, Texas, June 15, 2025.

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 ...