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Thousands of Cubans lined the streets waiting for hours to greet our Holy Father. Thousands more walked many miles to the main plaza to hear his holy words. And they were overjoyed to see the Pilgrim of Charity and the Virgin of Charity in a wondrous ceremony where everyone sang: "Todos tus hijos a ti clamamos, Virgen Mambisa, que seamos hermanos". (All your sons raise this clamour to you, Virgin Mambisa, that we may be brothers.)
"Mambisa" is the name of heroic women who fought for liberty during the independence of Cuba.
Miami Prelate Recalls Pope's Visit to Cuba
"Historia de Nuestra Señora la Virgen
de la Caridad del Cobre”