The study groups are investigating questions such as how to improve seminary education, ministry to LGBTQ Catholics and possible ministry roles for women in the Catholic Church.
Bishop Rolando Álvarez Lagos of Matagalpa was accused of conspiracy to undermine the country and propagate false news, according to a statement from the courts in the national capital, Managua.
President Daniel Ortega's government has expelled the head of Nicaragua's bishops' conference to Guatemala, the latter's government and church sources said Thursday.