Catholics In Secular Cuba Hail Francis As 'Bridge'

Source: International Business Times

Religiosas asisten a una misa en memoria del difunto papa Francisco en la Catedral de La Habana el 24 de abril de 2025. AFP Catholics and others in secular Cuba have been paying tribute to Pope Francis, praising in particular his efforts to reconcile the communist island with its powerful neighbor, the United States. The country, which was officially atheist for three decades, declared three days of mourning for the pontiff, and Cuban President Miguel Diaz-Canel attended a special mass at Havana's cathedral Thursday.