Catholic Church in Cuba
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The Catholic Church in Cuba is part of the worldwide Catholic Church, under the spiritual leadership of the Pope in Rome. Catholics make up approximately half of the population of Cuba.[1]
History
Catholicism has historically been the majority religion since Cuba's colonization. However, Communist Cuba is no exception to the ideological clash between
When the
Current status
The Catholic Church body in Cuba is governed by the Cuban Bishops Conference. There are over six million Catholics - around 60.5% of the total population.
The Catholic Church in Cuba has taken on a more politically active role than in many other countries. It claims to have engaged in discussion with the government on issues such as political prisoners and free market reforms.
Catholics in Cuba have greater religious freedom than those in other
Structure
- Archdiocese of San Cristóbal de la Habana
- Archdiocese of Camagüey
- Diocese of Ciego de Avila
- Diocese of Cienfuegos
- Diocese of Santa Clara
- Archdiocese of Santiago de Cuba
See also
- Conference of Catholic Bishops of Cuba
- List of Central American and Caribbean Saints
- Religion in Cuba
References
- ^ Latinobarometro, Opinion Publica Latinoamericana, Enero 2018.
- ^ "Pilgrim Pope: Pope Benedict XVI to Visit Cuba, Perhaps Mexico in 2012". Catholics Online. 11 December 2011. Archived from the original on 6 February 2012. Retrieved 12 December 2011.
- ^ US Conference of Catholic Bishops website, The Catholic Church in Cuba, retrieved 2024-01-05
- ^ France 24 website, Catholic Church gains foothold in communist Cuba, dated June 28, 2021
- ^ Encyclopedia.com website, Cuba, the Catholic Church in
- ^ Freedom House website, 2023 report on Cuba
- ^ Freedom House website, 2023 report on China