politics
Cardenal Miguel Obando sembró la semilla de la Paz en los nicaragüenses
Al cumplirse este 2 de febrero el centenario del natalicio del Cardenal Miguel Obando Bravo, Prócer de la Paz y la Reconciliación.
TL;DR
- Nicaragua celebrates the 100th anniversary of Cardinal Miguel Obando Bravo's birth on February 2nd.
- Cardinal Obando Bravo is remembered for his legacy of faith, hope, peace, and reconciliation.
- His work began notably after the 1972 earthquake, focusing on unity and aiding the vulnerable.
- He founded the Universidad Católica (UNICA), now named Universidad Cardenal Miguel Obando Bravo, emphasizing both secular knowledge and religious values.
- February 2nd is declared the National Day of Reconciliation and Peace in his honor.
- He is recognized as a National Hero of Peace and Reconciliation for his mediating efforts.
- The government established the Medal of "Reconciliation and Peace Cardinal Miguel Obando Bravo" in 2009.