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More Than a Hundred Activists Arrested in Santiago de Cuba / 14ymedio

14ymedio, Santiago de Cuba, 15 March 2015 — On Sunday morning over one hundred activists, mostly belonging to the Patriotic Union of Cuba (UNPACU) and Citizens for Democracy (CxD), were arrested while trying to reach the Sanctuary of Cobre. Among those arrested was Jose Daniel Ferrer, executive secretary of the UNPACU and former prisoner of the … Continue reading “More Than a Hundred Activists Arrested in Santiago de Cuba / 14ymedio”

Cardinal Bertone returns to Cuba / 14ymedio, Yoani Sanchez

14ymedio, Yoani Sanchez, Havana, 12 December 2014 — Six years ago Cardinal Tarcisio Bertone came through the front door to Cuba. This December, however, he has returned on a private visit which is evidence of the discrete recognition of failure. For the former Vatican Foreign Minister, the time between one stay and another has been filled … Continue reading “Cardinal Bertone returns to Cuba / 14ymedio, Yoani Sanchez”

Who Will Succeed Cardinal Ortega? / Reinaldo Emilio Cosana Alen

Havana, November 2013 — Cardinal Jaime Ortega turned 77 on October 18 of this year. Canon law sets the retirement age for cardinals at 75. Pope Benedict XVI asked Cardinal Ortega to postpone his retirement but Benedict is no longer in charge at the Vatican. Time has passed and the Cardinal is looking exhausted. Finding … Continue reading “Who Will Succeed Cardinal Ortega? / Reinaldo Emilio Cosana Alen”

Politically Correct / Fernando Damaso

Photo by Rebeca The yellow ribbon tied to an oak tree, while waiting for the return of a loved one temporarily absent, is a beautiful and touching American tradition, which speaks volumes for the values of this people. Why then, has the consideration of their use in Cuba this coming September 12th, caused such an … Continue reading “Politically Correct / Fernando Damaso”

Father Conrado’s Last Mass at Santa Teresita / Reinaldo Escobar

Minutes before officiating his last Mass in St. Teresita Church in Santiago de Cuba Father Jose Conrado went to visit the Sanctuary of El Cobre. There, at the foot of the Virgin of Charity, on his knees, he prayed silently. Then he stood up, sang and prayed to the patron saint of Cuba. Noticeably moved, … Continue reading “Father Conrado’s Last Mass at Santa Teresita / Reinaldo Escobar”

The Pope’s Resignation / Father Jose Conrado

Pope Benedict XVI never ceases to amaze us. His recent resignation is another of those surprises on this fragile seeming pope made of sturdy fiber. He has surprised us since his rise to the papacy, with his marked difference from his predecessor, with whom he was such a close collaborator. Who could follow in the … Continue reading “The Pope’s Resignation / Father Jose Conrado”

God Helps Those Who Help Themselves / Estado de Sats / State of Sats, Ailer González

By Ailer González I confess that since I was a little girl there has been a duality in me with respect to religion, formed, on one side, by the vision of my father — doctor, atheist and Marxist — and on the other by the influence exercised over me in the afternoons at the house … Continue reading “God Helps Those Who Help Themselves / Estado de Sats / State of Sats, Ailer González”

The Challenges of a Visit / Luis Felipe Rojas

Considering the current situation of Cuba, we can conclude that the social scenario where the government, the peaceful opposition, and the Catholic Church should move together has been excessively strained. On one hand, the governing apparatus of General-President Raul Castro has released a television spot in allusion to the visit of Pope Benedict XVI to … Continue reading “The Challenges of a Visit / Luis Felipe Rojas”

The Tour of Benedict XVI / Rebeca Monzo

Hearing a journalist talking on the shortwave radio about the upcoming Pope’s presence in Cuba, he referred to it using the word “tour”. This gave me much to think about, because the church has taken very good care to emphasize that the visit of Benedict XVI to our country is a pilgrimage to Our Lady … Continue reading “The Tour of Benedict XVI / Rebeca Monzo”

Cuba Will Receive the Pope with a “Bath of Masses” / Iván García

It’s something exclusive to the olive-green revolution. Fifty-three years ago, when Fidel Castro toured the island mounted on a Sherman tank, after overthrowing the Batista dictatorship, he was feted frankly and spontaneously by a sea of Cubans and he felt comfortable surrounded by crowds. Since that times, the baths of the masses were a weapon … Continue reading “Cuba Will Receive the Pope with a “Bath of Masses” / Iván García”

G2thugs.com / Ángel Santiesteban

On the pilgrimage of the Virgin of Charity del Cobre, on September 8, a group of thugs were commandeered by Cuban State Security to attack opponents of the regime. I have to confess that I could not hide my surprise to see those criminals who, like mercenaries, respond to the orders of the military. Among … Continue reading “G2thugs.com / Ángel Santiesteban”

The General’s Speech – An Odd Catharsis / Juan Juan Almeida

The speech by General Raul Castro Ruz at the regular meeting of the National Assembly was opportunistic and authoritarian. To denationalize Cuban society, as a decision of the State, does not mean much, especially when political discourse doesn’t reflect the real need for a non-state sphere, or limit the unlimited powers of the Party and … Continue reading “The General’s Speech – An Odd Catharsis / Juan Juan Almeida”

The Pope’s Visit to Cuba: Expectations and Possibilities / Intramuros

Editorial 24 The Catholic Church and the official press have announced that His Holiness the Pope Benedict XVI “is considering visiting Mexico and Cuba during the spring of the year 2012”. At the same time, the spokesman of the Holy See has declared that the State Department of the Supreme Pontiff has told the Papal … Continue reading “The Pope’s Visit to Cuba: Expectations and Possibilities / Intramuros”

The Cachita of Central Havana / Iván García

In September, Havanans venerate three virgins: on September 7 the Regla virgin; the following day the Virgin of the Charity of Cobre, and the Merced virgin on the 24th. Regla and Charity are mixed race, and one of them, Our Lady of Charity of Cobre, is the Patron Saint of Cuba. Rain or shine, Havanans … Continue reading “The Cachita of Central Havana / Iván García”

The Departure of the Patroness / Ernesto Morales Licea

My mother contracted the debt in my name, and hours later made me aware of it. She said: “I promised the Virgin that you would go today to her leave taking. At seven in the evening they are taking her to another community, so do not wait too long to go.” For a deluded second … Continue reading “The Departure of the Patroness / Ernesto Morales Licea”