Vatican accepts Cuban archbishop's resignation, appoints successor after six-year wait

The Vatican has accepted the resignation of Cuban Archbishop Dionisio García, who had been waiting six years for approval, and appointed Juan Gabriel Díaz Ruiz as archbishop of Santiago de Cuba. This marks a leadership change in Cuba's Catholic hierarchy, potentially signaling a shift in church-state dynamics. The delay and eventual acceptance may reflect ongoing negotiations between the Vatican and Cuban authorities.

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