Pray for Cuba

About Cuba

The capital is Havana. People speak Spanish. The largest faith is Christianity.

Source: Wikipedia, with the cited sources it lists.

Prayer briefing for Cuba

Last updated November 2026. Facts come from the sources listed below.

Current events

The electricity crisis has deepened. In the last week of October the national shortfall was close to 2,000 megawatts each day, several eastern provinces were cut off from the grid, and some circuits in Cienfuegos went 70 to 89 hours without power. Outages are also hurting water and health services. In mid October some Havana neighbourhoods went 24 to 37 hours without power, and in August the President said only about 30% of essential medicines were in stock.

We pray for: Immediate relief, safety and urgent help.

Leadership and politics

Cuba is governed by the Communist Party. The President is Miguel Díaz-Canel and the Prime Minister is Manuel Marrero Cruz. In June 2026 the government approved a package of 176 economic and social measures, including looser rules for small businesses. The government blames the US embargo for the hardship, while the US government points to how the economy is run.

We pray for: Wisdom, integrity and justice for those in authority.

Economic health

The UN economic commission for Latin America expects the economy to shrink by about 6.5% in 2026. Fuel shortages have led to rationing, flight cuts and fewer tourists. The minimum wage of 3,210 pesos is worth only about 4.65 US dollars at the informal rate, and rising prices make food and basic goods hard to afford.

We pray for: Provision for families and honest stewardship.

Social and cultural issues

Many Cubans, especially those under 50, have left the country in recent years, and reports point to a sharp fall in the population. Families are living in what some call survival mode, with long blackouts, shortages and separation from loved ones abroad. Families who stay behind, often without power or connection, are among the most vulnerable.

We pray for: Reconciliation, peace and protection of the vulnerable.

Spiritual landscape

About 59% of Cubans were Christian in 2020, most of them Catholic, and about 23% had no religion. Protestant and evangelical churches have grown since the 1990s and are now a major part of Christian life. Afro-Cuban religions such as Santería are also widely practised, and many people mix traditions.

We pray for: Spiritual awakening, hope and the spread of truth.

Religious freedom

Since 1992 the constitution has described Cuba as a secular state and banned discrimination based on religion. In its 2026 report the US Commission on International Religious Freedom recommended that Cuba be named a Country of Particular Concern. It reports that religious groups face close state control, and that some leaders face surveillance, fines and pressure to leave the country.

We pray for: Protection for believers and freedom to worship safely.

Historical wounds

After the revolution of 1959 the state promoted atheism and restricted religious life, and from 1959 to 1961 about 80% of priests and ministers left the island. Believers were allowed to join the Communist Party from 1991. Papal visits in 1998, 2012 and 2015 marked a gradual opening, but many families still carry the pain of separation through emigration.

We pray for: National healing, breaking old cycles and deep forgiveness.

Let us pray together

Our Father, we come to You together for Cuba. Bring light, food and relief to families living through long blackouts and shortages. Give President Miguel Díaz-Canel and all in authority wisdom, integrity and justice. Provide for every household, and send honest work and daily bread. Comfort families separated by migration, and protect the elderly and the vulnerable. Pour out Your hope across the island, and let the truth of Jesus be made known. Keep believers safe and give them freedom to worship without fear. Heal the wounds of the past, and lead Cuba in forgiveness and peace. In Jesus’ name we pray. Amen.

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