By Nelson Acosta and Marc FrankHAVANA (Reuters) - Cuban Roman Catholics held public processions across the Communist-run country on Friday to mark Good Friday, but there was at least one exception in Havana where 150 of the faithful were relegated to the church parking lot.
“It is not possible today to introduce Jesus Christ without introducing to him a people who are having a hard time,” he said.
The Cuban government largely blames U.S. sanctions for the crisis and U.S. subversion for the unrest, charges that Washington denies.
“What I have heard from the government is that there are 111 authorized processions throughout the country,” he said.
Christmas and then Good Friday were recognized as holidays and religious processions are now common.
Persons:
Nelson Acosta, Marc Frank HAVANA, Lester Zayas Diaz, Parish, Christ, ”, Jesus Christ, ” Zayas, Washington, Ariel Suarez, Cuba's, Zayas, Pope John Paul, Marc Frank, David Gregorio
Organizations:
Communist, Reuters, Facebook, U.S, Cuban, Cuba's Bishop's
Locations:
Cuban, Havana, Vedado, Cuba