Havana, Cuba, Jun 24, 2010 / 14:03 pm
Archbishop of Chicago, Cardinal Francis George, began a two-day visit to Cuba this week at the invitation of Archbishop Dionisio Garcia, president of the Bishops’ Conference of Cuba.
Archbishop Garcia told AFP that although the cardinal’s visit is of an ecclesial nature, it will surely have significance for Cuban society. “Any improvement in relations between persons, the family,” and in between the U.S. and Cuba, “must be supported.”
In addition, the prelate noted that Cardinal George's visit will also “contribute to the relations” in between Cubans living in the U.S. and those living in the country.
Archbishop Garcia added that, “Between bishops there is always an exchange about our respective churches and realities. So we will discuss what we are doing.”