Episcopal Church voices concern over Cuba's crisis and supports Anna Bensi
The institution cited shortages of basic goods and deterioration in health and education, and expressed solidarity with the activist and her mother after a court sentence.
The Episcopal Church in Cuba expressed concern about shortages of basic goods and deterioration in the health and education systems, and voiced solidarity with Anna Bensi and her mother, who were recently found guilty by a Havana court.
In a pastoral letter shared on social media, Bishop Ángel Rivera Rodríguez and 21 clergy members from the Diocese of Cuba described difficulties related to the cost of basic goods, medicine shortages and blackouts, among other problems. They also noted the work of doctors and teachers under those conditions.
The text expressed support for Anna Sofía Benítez, known online as Anna Bensi, and her mother, Caridad Silvente. Both received two-year restricted-liberty sentences after a trial held the previous Friday.