Cuban Cardinal Notes Church's Advances, Calls for More Openness
Havana, Jan 8, 2009 (CNA).- In a recent homily at the Cathedral of
Havana, Cardinal Jaime Ortega Alamino underscored the advances the
Church in Cuba has made in society but he called for greater openness
for her work of evangelization, especially in the areas of education and
the media.
During his homily, the cardinal pointed out that "the Holy Father
invites us to consider, at this difficult time for humanity because of
the global economic crisis, what the material and moral deficiencies of
our time are that have led to this crisis, generating a growth in
poverty, the main negative factor for peace, since, as always happens,
it is the cause of unrest and even social violence."
After commenting on the need to re-establish solidarity for confronting
the global economic crisis, Cardinal Ortega pointed out that "the
Church's mission in Cuba is none other than to foster values, support
the family as an indispensable institution, open paths of hope, since
without motivated men and women the desired economic and social
improvement that has been announced in the country cannot take place."
"We are not content with eventual broadcasts on radio and television, we
should have systematic access to the press, radio and television. We can
never put aside the educational mission of the Church, which could have
other dimensions, we want to continue expanding our work with the
elderly, who are so numerous, and also with other groups in need," the
cardinal added.
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