2012-03-27 14:59:46

Caritas in Cuba


Relations between the Catholic Church and Cuba's communist government was the main issue discussed by much of the international media both ahead of and during Pope Benedict's visit to Cuba. But far less is being said about the island's very difficult economic situation.

Caritas Internationalis is one of the few independent NGO's active there. Ryan Worms is a communications officer for Caritas who visited Cuba for the first time shortly before the Pope's arrival. He spoke to Philippa Hitchen about his impressions and said he "was struck by the level of poverty in Cuba." He told her more about Caritas' work on the island which focuses in particular on two vulnerable groups, the elderly and children, especially those with learning difficulties.

Listen to the full interview by Philippa Hitchen with Ryan Worms of Caritas Internationalis: RealAudioMP3







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