New Bishop Named for Cuban Diocese
From Times Wire Reports
Pope John Paul II named a new bishop for the Cuban diocese of Santa Clara in a continuing effort to strengthen the Roman Catholic Church in the Communist-run nation. The Rev. Marcelo Arturo Gonzalez Amador, 42, was named auxiliary bishop in the diocese, where he had been serving as pastor of the cathedral in the city. Earlier this year, Cuba’s bishops said they expect to hold on to religious freedoms gained thanks to the pope, who visited in January.
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