Santería developed among Afro-Cuban communities following the Atlantic slave trade of the 16th to 19th centuries.

4 days ago · Santeria, the most common name given to a religious tradition of African origin that was developed in Cuba and then spread throughout Latin America and the United States. It centers on …

Cuba’s Santeros offer gifts and ask deities for peace as tensions rise with US As tensions between Cuba and the United States rise and Cubans brace for further economic difficulties, priests and …

This factsheet highlights the Santería practice in Cuba, providing an overview of this tradition and detailing the religious freedom conditions of its practitioners.

5 days ago · In a context of economic crisis and geopolitical tensions, santeros in Cuba perform rituals to seek peace and spiritual protection. Santería provides solace in the face of increasing conflicts …

Santería is an Afro-Cuban religion that originated in Cuba, born from the fusion of Yoruba beliefs and Catholicism. It developed among enslaved Africans who adapted their spiritual practices under …

4 days ago · Santeria priests, also known as Babalawos, perform a cleansing ritual with roosters during a ceremony calling for peace and health in Havana, Sunday, Jan. 25, 2026.

2 days ago · HAVANA (AP) — Cuba is currently experiencing a radical tightening of U.S. sanctions, strangling its economy to pressure for a change in its political system, and U.S. President Donald …

Santeria is a fusion of Catholic practices and African folk beliefs. It emerged in Cuba during the 17th century, and has been embedded in Cuban society ever since. These days, it’s far more prevalent …

As tensions between Cuba and the United States rise and Cubans brace for further economic difficulties, priests and priestesses of the African-Cuban root religion known as Santeria held several ...