Church-ordered Raid Sparks Controversy In Cuba

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HAVANA (AP) — A decision by Cuba’s Roman Catholic cardinal to call police in to remove dissidents occupying a church has sparked an uncomfortable debate about the Catholic Church’s role on this Communist-run island.

It has also come at the worst possible moment: just 10 days ahead of a high-profile visit by Pope Benedict XVI.

Cuban opposition leaders on Friday denounced the raid as a black mark for a church that ought to protect human and political rights. Others are acknowledging the dissidents put church leaders in a tough spot.

The Vatican is standing by Cardinal Jaime Ortega. Experts note Thursday’s raid is hardly unprecedented, with protesters ousted from outside St. Paul’s Cathedral in London last month.

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