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(82,333 posts) Sun Jan 13, 2013, 10:08 PM Jan 2013

Catholic Mass in Cuba for President Hugo Chavez

Havana, Jan 13 (Prensa Latina) Father Yosvany Carvajal Sureda officiated a mass for Venezuelan President Hugo Chavez''s health at Havana''s Cathedral on Saturday.

"We pray the Lord for Chavez's recovery, so that he can resume his functions, and to grant peace and welfare to all people present here and to our dear Venezuelan people," said Carvajal.

For his part, Venezuelan Ambassador to Cuba Edgardo Ramírez read a biblical passage from the Book of Apostles.

In statements to reporters after the mass, Ramirez said that Venezuelans have a lot to thank Cuba for the care being provided to President Chavez.

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