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Cuba says mass prisoner release not related to terror designation reversal

Cuba began releasing some of its prisoners Thursday in the hours after President Joe Biden lifted its status as a state sponsor of terrorism. President-elect Donald Trump gave Cuba the status in his National Security Presidential Memorandum 5 during his first term,

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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.

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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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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' ...

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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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Biden removes Cuba from terrorism blacklist

The move is likely to be reversed by the incoming Trump administration, as it was Trump who first put Cuba on the terrorism ...

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