I’m glad for the Pope’s visit. Castro may be allowing it for his own reasons, but a re-awakened Christianity will heal the damage done even by half a century of communism. The Castro brothers are not long for this world, and the Pope’s visit reminds everyone that a new day is coming.
I’m always suspicious of penetration of the church by the left, and I understand why a Cuban would be sensitive to any kind of apparent appeasement by church leaders. And I can understand why the church might want to avoid getting drawn into politics. There are times when you and your critics can both be at least partly right.
I remember years ago, when Billy Graham was criticized for some remarks that were rather bland, and avoided criticizing the Soviets after he returned from a trip there. He said something like, there is a bigger game afoot. His point was, his job was to preach the gospel and not get distracted by anything that would get in the way of it. I see this as similar. They must not be seen as supporting the regime but they also must not get drawn into the weeds. Preach Christ, and the politics will ultimately come right. Preach Christ, and the regime ceases to matter.
Yes, I agree. I don’t think Abp Ortega is a true cooperator with Castro or is sympathetic to the brothers Castro, and he probably plays his cards rather carefully.
That said, Fidel is BOUND to die one of these days! Raul is a little better, although certainly no George Washington.
The rumor is that Fidel knows that he’s dying and wanted the Pope to come to Cuba so that he can “get right with God.” We shall see...