Cuban bishops pray for the people before the image of the Virgin of Charity in the Gardens of the Vatican.

The bishops led the prayers at the feet of the Patroness of Cuba, a symbol of hope for millions of Cubans, in the Gardens of the Vatican.

Obispos cubanos en el Jardín del Vaticano © Collage Facebook / Diócesis de Santa Clara
Cuban bishops in the Vatican GardenPhoto © Collage Facebook / Diocese of Santa Clara

Three Cuban bishops met this Saturday to spend time in prayer for the people and the Church of Cuba in front of the image of the Virgin of Charity, located in the Vatican Gardens.

Mons. Emilio Aranguren Echeverría, Mons. Arturo González Amador, and Mons. Juan de Dios Hernández led the prayers at the feet of the Patroness of Cuba, a symbol of hope for millions of Cubans, reported on Facebook the profile of the Diocese of Santa Clara.

Facebook Capture / Diocese of Santa Clara

The revered image is a bronze replica of the one that was located until 1961 on the shores of Nipe Bay, the site where it is believed that the Virgin of Charity was found.

In 2014, this copy was enshrined in the Vatican Gardens, specifically on Pio XI Street, near the Tower of St. John, in a solemn ceremony attended by the Conference of Catholic Bishops of Cuba.

Since then, this place has become a pilgrimage site for many devotees, not only Cubans but also from other countries, as it houses monuments and images of the Virgin, patroness of various nations.

Previously, the Cuban bishops met with His Holiness Pope Francis in the city of Rome, Italy.

Facebook Capture / Communications Diocesan of Holguín, Cuba

The Pope recalled during the meeting, which lasted more than half an hour, that the ninth anniversary of his visit to Cuba is approaching, which took place from September 19 to 22, 2015, coinciding with the Year of Mercy.

In addition, it was noted that the tenth anniversary will coincide with the Jubilee Year in 2025, the cited source mentioned.

As is customary, His Holiness asked for prayers for him and, through the prelates, sent his greetings to the Cuban people.

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