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“I was really inspired by the example and the will of many, many people, especially the young, to helping the most affected by the blast.”

“Barring a miracle, we are going to have to abandon Cuba. It would be a great tragedy, because I believe that our charism of redemption, and our presence here, are vital to the people of the area.”

“Our mission is to stand by the people, to lift them up and give them a dosage of positivity and hope. To tell them that God is with us, that better days are coming.”

“These things create opportunities for a sense of freedom and democracy to develop, so open and constructive dialogue with those in power is extremely important.”

“We do not want to change the demography. The land does not only have material value. It is our dignity; it is where we have our roots.”

“These people urgently need support as they cannot do the repairs on their own and, above all, they are without work, money, and food.”

“Many families were already on the brink of starvation and many Christians were already talking of leaving the country.”

“The Church functions better than any other institution. Despite the failings and the difficulties, it is the only one of all the institutions inherited from the West that actually performs.”

“The people were already living in extreme poverty, facing grave difficulties. The problem is these people are facing the threat of death, of losing their homes, of becoming uprooted.”

“His efforts in interfaith dialogue and peacebuilding, culminating in his extraordinary witness of great faith during his kidnapping, provided us with inspiration and a great affection for this man.”