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Pope Benedict XVI's Cuban Pilgrimage
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Pope Benedict
XVI's Cuban Pilgrimage & the Suppression of the Ladies in
White
Pope Benedict XVI looked to reestablish
the vitality of the Catholic faith during his recent visit
to Cuba – a trip that was profoundly affected by the
political reality of the left-leaning state. Before his
impending arrival, anti-Cuban dissidents occupied a local
Church which led to a succesion of detainments by Cuban
authorities; the demonstrations were aimed at puting
pressure on the pope to influence Cuban authorities to
enhance civil liberties in the country.
This analysis was prepared by Faizaan Sami, Research Associate for the Council on Hemispheric Affairs. To read the full article, click here.
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