Although he viewed the Roman Catholic Church as a reactionary, pro-capitalist institution, Castro organized a visit to Cuba by Pope John Paul II for January 1998; it strengthened the position of both the Cuban Church and Castro's government
Ngakhale ankaona mpingo wa Katolika ngati wochita chidwi zinthu zikalakwika, woyikira kumbuyo mabungwe opondereza anthu, Castro anakonza zoti Papa John Paul Wachiwiri apite ku Cuba mu January 1998; zidalimbitsa udindo wa mpingo wa Cuba komanso boma la Castro