Cubans in nearly two dozen churches of different denominations nationwide joined a global prayer effort on April 26 calling on God to bless the island and free it from communist tyranny.
The prayers occurred alongside a massive event in Miami, Florida, that day titled “United for a Free Cuba” that featured a wide variety of artists, journalists, former political prisoners, activists, and notable individuals within the Cuban exile community. The event attracted national attention the United States, but, U.S.-based organizer Orlando Gutiérrez-Boronat told Breitbart News, it was meant as a support event for what was taking place on the island – a collective prayer in the context of a larger Christian resurgence in a country with more than half a century of history of Christian persecution.
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Today, Cuba remains one of the world’s most dangerous places to practice Christianity, despite dictator Raúl Castro personally embracing the late Pope Francis. Despite the persecution, thousands – potentially millions – continue to flock to the faith, and did so on Sunday expressly to pray for a better future for their country .
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The prayers occurred alongside a massive event in Miami, Florida, that day titled “United for a Free Cuba” that featured a wide variety of artists, journalists, former political prisoners, activists, and notable individuals within the Cuban exile community. The event attracted national attention the United States, but, U.S.-based organizer Orlando Gutiérrez-Boronat told Breitbart News, it was meant as a support event for what was taking place on the island – a collective prayer in the context of a larger Christian resurgence in a country with more than half a century of history of Christian persecution.
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Today, Cuba remains one of the world’s most dangerous places to practice Christianity, despite dictator Raúl Castro personally embracing the late Pope Francis. Despite the persecution, thousands – potentially millions – continue to flock to the faith, and did so on Sunday expressly to pray for a better future for their country .
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Cubans in nearly two dozen churches of different denominations nationwide joined a global prayer effort on April 26 calling on God to bless the island and free it from communist tyranny.
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