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Father Bernard Serval discusses his background and his experiences in Nicaragua

BROADCAST: Oct. 16, 1978 | DURATION: 00:45:04

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Synopsis

His belief of experiencing something for himself led Father Bernard Serval to live in the 3rd world country of Nicaragua. People there are so poor, they live on the side of the roads, explained Serval. People work long hours and only earn $2.00 a day. Contracting malaria is an issue because people can't afford the $5.00 it costs to buy a net for protection. Serval wants people to be aware all the poverty in Nicaragua but he knows it will never become of importance because the US will never benefit monetarily from that country.

Details

Broadcast Date
Oct. 16, 1978

Physical Format
1 sound tape reel (ca. 44.56 min.) : 10 1/2 in.

Duration
45 minutes, 4 seconds

Digital Format
WAV

Ownership
The Chicago History Museum

Language
English

Topics

Theology, Religion, Religious Organizations

Tags

WFMT (Radio station : Chicago, Ill.) Serval, Bernard--Interviews Human rights--Nicaragua. Catholic Church--History--Nicaragua--20th century. Liberation theology. Clergy--Illinois--Chicago--Interviews Church and social problems--Nicaragua. Nicaragua--Social conditions. Audiotapes. Radio programs.

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