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Church gains prominence in humanitarian work in Cuba as criticism of the regime intensifies

As Cuba faces its worst social crisis in decades, the Catholic Church has taken on the role of a central provider of humanitarian assistance on the island.

SÃO PAULO, Brazil – As Cuba faces its worst social crisis in decades, the Catholic Church has taken on the role of a central provider of humanitarian assistance on the island, channeling international donations and distributing relief to the neediest members of society.

At the same time, more and more Catholics have become outspoken critics of the regime, directly calling for change as the Cuban economy seems to collapse.