Pope Leo XIV Urges US, Cuba to Engage in "Sincere and Effective Dialogue"
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News18•01-02-2026, 21:15
Pope Leo XIV Urges US, Cuba to Engage in "Sincere and Effective Dialogue"
- •Pope Leo XIV called for "sincere and effective dialogue" between the US and Cuba to prevent violence and suffering for the Cuban people.
- •The Pope expressed "great concern" over the situation during the Angelus, supporting the Cuban Bishops' message.
- •Cuban Bishops voiced concerns about the deepening economic, social, and humanitarian crisis, stating Cuba needs urgent changes without more anguish or blood.
- •The Bishops highlighted the risk of social chaos due to US tariffs on oil-exporting countries and advocated for dialogue and diplomacy over coercion.
- •Cuban President Miguel Diaz-Canel condemned US President Donald Trump's efforts to "suffocate" Cuba's economy with new tariffs.
Why It Matters: Pope Leo XIV and Cuban Bishops advocate for urgent dialogue and diplomacy to resolve US-Cuba tensions.
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