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Cuba backs same-sex marriage and adoption

September 27, 2022

In a referendum last Sunday in Cuba, voters approved same-sex marriage and adoption in overwhelming numbers. Although the Catholic Church has been suppressed in the communist country, Catholicism is still the majority religion and continues to exert significant influence. In all, just under 67 per cent voted in favour on a turnout of nearly 75

Priest beaten, arrested amid Cuba protests

July 13, 2021

Camagüey, Cuba, Jul 12, 2021 / 12:03 pm. Father Castor Álvarez was beaten and arrested in Camagüey while he was defending young protesters amid protests of Cuba’s communist government on Sunday. Protests took place across the island July 11. According to information confirmed by CNA’s sister agency, ACI Prensa, the priest is being held at

Morning Catholic must-reads: 30/01/18

January 30, 2018

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Jesuit Superior General ‘signed letter praising Fidel Castro in 1989’

May 19, 2017

The signatories expressed their 'respect for what you, as the main leader of the Cuban Revolution, have achieved for the dignity of your people'

Morning Catholic must-reads: 17/03/17

March 17, 2017

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Morning Catholic must-reads: 15/02/17

February 15, 2017

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Catholic Cubans in Miami reflect on death of Castro

November 28, 2016

At Mass, priests prayed for 'an end to communism, especially in Cuba and Venezuela'

Pope prays for Cuba after death of Fidel Castro

November 26, 2016

'Now he awaits the judgment of God,' says Miami archbishop

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