Staff Reports
The Communist Party of Cuba has once again shown its true colors by banning Christians from celebrating Holy Week, a sacred time for Catholics to honor the life, death, and resurrection of Jesus Christ. The oppressive regime has extended its long arm to restrict the traditional Catholic Holy Week processions in various regions, including the capital city of Havana.
Reports revealed that the ban stems from the fear of potential protests, as Catholics have been at the forefront of dissent in Cuba, courageously standing up against the inhumane conditions imposed by the communist government. It’s no wonder the regime is trembling in its boots, considering that the Catholic community has been leading the charge for freedom in the country, with priests and nuns fearlessly speaking out against the oppressive regime.
Socialists always have an excuse. They show who they are to the World on Christian Holidays.
Cuba Bans Holy Week Processions, Fearing More Anti-Communist Protests
The Communist Party of Cuba reportedly banned Christians from celebrating traditional Catholic Holy Week… pic.twitter.com/BBZ2ebwg5C— floridanow1 (@floridanow1) March 30, 2024
Fray Lester Zayas, a priest in Havana, exposed the regime’s blatant violation of religious freedom by denouncing the prohibition of the Holy Burial procession. He rightly called it a “punishment” for his outspokenness against the communist regime. Fray Zayas’s defiance and dedication to defending religious freedom, despite the regime’s crackdown, is truly inspiring.
Despite the Castro regime’s feeble attempt to suppress the Catholic faith, the truth cannot be silenced. Even international human rights organizations have condemned the restrictions on religious freedom in Cuba. The Cuban Observatory for Human Rights reported a staggering 936 acts against religious freedom in Cuba in 2023, further exposing the regime’s ruthless behavior.
As the communist dictatorship tightens its grip on the Cuban people, it becomes increasingly evident that the fight for freedom, both religious and political, is far from over. The brave Catholics of Cuba, led by fearless priests like Fray Zayas, continue to defy the oppressive regime, standing strong in their faith and their quest for liberty.
