Church in Cuba
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Priest says worst poverty in Cuba is ‘lack of freedom’
In a recent interview with Aid to the Church in Need, Father Bladimir Navarro of Spain discussed the dire situation... Read more
Bishops of Puerto Rico express their solidarity with Cuban bishops’ 'desire for freedom'
The Puerto Rican Bishops’ Conference expressed its solidarity with the desire of the Cuban bishops “to be heard, for peace,... Read more
Cardinal Jaime Ortega, Archbishop of Havana for 34 years, dies at 82
Cardinal Jaime Lucas Ortega y Alamino, who served as Archbishop of Havana for more than 34 years, died Friday at... Read more
Here's a look at the state of the Church Pope Francis will find in Cuba
Just 357 priest working to evangelize 11.2 million people, along with 2,000 faithful who offer their homes where there are... Read more
Despite repression, Cuban youth celebrate WYD in Brazil
A group of young pilgrims from Cuba have arrived in Brazil to celebrate the 28th World Youth Day despite initial... Read more
After decades-long ban, Christmas holds new meaning for Cuba
Local Catholics say that the reinstatement of Christmas as a national holiday in 1997 after decades of being outlawed has... Read more
Cuban officials slammed for jailing dissident's disabled son
Cuban dissident Rosa Maria Rodriguez has denounced the local government for imprisoning her mentally impaired son as retaliation for her... Read more
Late Miami bishop leaves $60,000 to Cuban diocese
The Archdiocese of Miami announced that Auxiliary Bishop Agustin Roman, who passed away April 11, left behind a donation of... Read more
Women in White confident in Cardinal Ortega's diplomacy
Berta Soler, the leader of the protest group Women in White, said she trusts Havana’s archbishop will be able to... Read more
