VOICED: Cuban pilgrims seek 'La Milagrosa' miracles

The video explores the legend of La Milagrosa in Havana's Cologne Cemetery, where pilgrims from around the world come to pray for health and protection. The legend began in 1901 with Amelia Gora, whose infant was found in her arms 13 years after burial. Pilgrims, especially mothers, seek miracles at her statue. The Catholic Church has tolerated this unofficial miracle for over a century, making it a popular Cuban legend.

What is the primary reason pilgrims visit La Milagrosa's gravesite?

• To seek wealth and prosperity

• To learn about Cuban history

• To find lost items

• To pray for health protection

What miraculous event is associated with Amelia Gora's tomb?

• The infant was found alive

• The tomb was never opened

• The tomb disappeared

• The infant was found in her mother's arms

What do many pilgrims pray for besides personal health?

• Good weather

• Success in business

• World peace

• The revolution and Fidel Castro's health

How long did La Milagrosa's husband visit her tomb daily?

• 40 years

• 30 years

• 10 years

• 20 years

How has the Catholic Church responded to the Milagrosa miracle?

• It has banned any pilgrimages

• It has tolerated it for over a century

• It has ignored it completely

• It has officially recognized it