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7 Nov 2010

First new Catholic seminary in 50 years inaugurated in Cuba

Cuba's Catholic bishops have inaugurated the country's first major church-related construction in the half century since Fidel Castro's revolution.
8 Apr 2009

Catholic church seeks 'national dialogue' with changing Cuba

At a time of upheaval in Cuba's ruling elite, and with pressure mounting to break the impasse in relations with the United States, the Catholic Church on the island is urging a "national dialogue".
25 Oct 2008

Cuba sees opening of its first Russian Orthodox Cathedral

In the latest sign of a warming of relations between Russia and Cuba, President Raul Castro has attended the consecration of Cuba's first Russian Orthodox church in the capital, Havana.