Historical Events tagged with "john xxiii"
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Pope John XXIII Excommunicates Fidel Castro
Pope John XXIII officially excommunicated Fidel Castro in a significant religious move. This action underscored the growing rift between the Catholic Church and communist regimes, particularly in Latin America, where Castro's government in Cuba was attempting to align itself with Marxist ideologies. The excommunication was a clear stance against the atheistic principles promoted by Castro's regime, marking a pivotal moment of tension between religious and political spheres during the Cold War. This event exemplified the broader struggle between communism and religion at that time.
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