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National Basilica Shrine of Our Lady of Charity of El Cobre

El Cobre, Santiago de Cuba, Cuba

ShrineCanonical CoronationLiving PilgrimageMarian ShrineMinor BasilicaNational ShrineCatholic Caribbean collectionCatholic Caribbean: Mary, Monasteries & Living Pilgrimage collectionCatholicCatholic national shrine and minor basilica; papally recognized patronal devotion, with the image-discovery narrative identified as tradition

Why pilgrims come

Discover what makes National Basilica Shrine of Our Lady of Charity of El Cobre a place of pilgrimage

Cuba’s national Marian sanctuary preserves the venerated image of Our Lady of Charity, proclaimed Patroness of Cuba by Pope Benedict XV in 1916 and crowned by St. John Paul II in 1998. The traditional account of the image’s discovery in the Bay of Nipe belongs to devotional history; inclusion rests on the documented national cult, papal recognition, and continuing pilgrimage.

Catholic contextShrineEl Cobre, Cuba
Research trail1 catalog sourceLast checked Sep 5, 2026
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TraditionCatholic

Feasts, anniversaries & celebrations

Feast of Our Lady of CharityVerify the current liturgy and transport arrangements.

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Sources, tradition, and what is verified

Source trail1 cited catalog source

The destination record was last checked on 9/5/2026.

Editorial standard

This page records the site’s tradition as “Catholic.” That wording describes the nature of the claim and keeps devotional tradition distinct from independently verified history.