For those skeptical, if not cynical and/or fearful, about Pope Francis' upcoming visit to Cuba, comes this disturbing story from Pinar del Rio. If the pope does not speak out against how some in the Cuban church betrays members of its flock, he would be better to stay away.
Five Cuban democracy activists took refuge in the Cathedral of San Rosendo, a Catholic entity in the eastern province of Pinar del Rio.
They issued a video message calling for the respect of human rights and freedom for the Cuban people.
The activists warn the international community, including the Obama Administration, that there has been no real change in Cuba.
Finally, they ask for the support of Pope Francis, prior to his upcoming to Cuba.
The activists are Caridad León Valladares, Leodán Suárez Quiñones, Carlos Alberto Rodríguez Seruto, Michael Valladares Cala and Daudi Ermelo Lago.
In a shameful display, Catholic officials allowed Castro's secret police to enter and forcibly remove the activists from the Cathedral.
The Bishop, Jorge Enrique Cerpa, even called them "counter-revolutionaries."
Their whereabouts remain unknown.
Watch their video message below (or here):
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