The once atheist communist government of Cuba has now taken a high interest in Religion. A Christmas message was read on National television by the Roman Catholic of Cuba - now second year running. The message that Cardinal Jaime Ortega conveyed in a past show was full of gratitude, as Cuban Americans were finally able to reunite with their families. This was due to President Barack Obama removing the restrictions that originally prohibited any connection with Cuba and America.

A Christmas concert that had taken place at the National Cathedral was proposed to be shown - a representative Orlando Marquez, Havana's Conference of Bishops confirmed this on behalf of the authorities. The entire communication was aired on the government controlled television in Cuba.

A retired mother Elisa Ramos was over the moon, she had not seen her son in 12 years and this would be the first time - she had mentioned that this was the best thing that happened to them.

After Jaime Ortega's broadcast, there have been some growing signs of some improvement between the relationship of the government and the church.

A year ago, President Raul Castro surprisingly united with many believers of faith for the beatification of Friar Jose Olallo Valdes in the city of Camaguey.

Raul Castro replaced his brothers' Fidel Castro's position as president in 2008. His first general meeting was with Pope Benedict XVI's secretary of state, Cardinal Tarcisio Bertone during his trip to Cuba marking the 10th Anniversary of Pope John Paul II's visit.

In 1959, the government closed down religious institutions and expelled priests, this affect took place after Fidel Castro took over power in Cuba. After years of leading an atheist country, transformations happened in the early 1990's. All reference of atheism was erased from the government's constitution and people of all faiths were allowed to join the Communist Party. The situation improved when a visit from Pope John Paul II was made to Cuba.

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