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Cuba Frees Jailed Opposition Leader Jose Daniel Ferrer

Miami Herald on MSN · 2h

Cuba frees prominent dissident leader José Daniel Ferrer as part of a deal cut with the U.S.

Ferrer, the leader of the dissident organization Patriotic Union of Cuba, had previously been in prison because of his political opposition to the communist government.

U.S. News & World Report · 2h

Cuba Releases Jailed Dissident, Rights Activist Jose Daniel Ferrer

Cuban dissident Jose Daniel Ferrer told Reuters on Thursday he had been released from jail and was at home, part of a Cuban government plan negotiated with the Vatican to release upwards of 500 prisoners from the island`s prisons.

Cuba Frees Jailed Opposition Leader Jose Daniel Ferrer: Family

Cuba on Thursday released jailed opposition leader Jose Daniel Ferrer as part of a deal struck with departing US President Joe Biden, Ferrer's family confirmed.

Cuba, Pope Francis

America Magazine · 1d

Cuba to release 553 prisoners for Jubilee at Pope Francis’ request

The Cuban government announced that it would release hundreds of political prisoners, citing inspiration from Pope Francis' emphasis on mercy for prisoners during the Jubilee Year.

National Catholic Register · 1d

Cuban Government Announces Release of 553 Prisoners Through Mediation of Pope Francis

Cuba’s statement refers to Pope Francis’ call to release prisoners during the 2025 Jubilee Year of Hope, which began on Dec. 24, 2024, at the Vatican.

Hosted on MSN · 12h

Cuba Begins Prisoner Release After Vatican-Brokered Deal

Cuba has begun releasing prisoners following discussions with the Vatican, coinciding with US President Biden's plan to remove the island from the US list of state sponsors of terrorism. Over a dozen individuals were freed Wednesday,

National Catholic Register4h

Vatican Secretary of State Calls Cuba Prisoner Release ‘a Sign of Great Hope’

The Cuban government’s announcement of the prisoner release dated Jan. 14 cited 'the spirit of the Ordinary Jubilee of 2025' ...

Hosted on MSN3h

Cuba prisoner release after terror delisting marks last-gasp reset in US ties before Trump return

Cuba on January 15 began releasing prisoners under a deal with outgoing US President Joe Biden's administration to remove the ...

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Cardinal Sean P. O’Malley celebrates US-Cuba deal, says he ‘carried messages’ between presidents and Pope Francis

The deal, which comes less than a week before President-elect Donald Trump’s return to the White House, also includes rolling ...

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