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Pope seeks release of Cubans arrests during 2021 protests

Cardinal Beniamino Stella speaks to the press after a ceremony, with Cuban President Miguel Diaz Canel, marking the 25th anniversary of St. Paul II's apostolic journey to Cuba, at Havana University in Havana, Cuba, Wednesday, Feb. 8, 2023. Stella arrived in Cuba as Pope Francis’ special envoy on Jan. 24. (Adalberto Roque/Pool photo via AP)

Cuban President Miguel Diaz Canel, right, talks with Cardinal Beniamino Stella during a ceremony marking the 25th anniversary of St. Paul II's apostolic journey to Cuba, at Havana University in Havana, Cuba, Wednesday, Feb. 8, 2023. Stella arrived in Cuba as Pope Francis’ special envoy on Jan. 24. (Adalberto Roque/Pool photo via AP)

Pope seeks release of Cubans arrests during 2021 protests