The Sisters of the Congregation of Our Lady of Mercy, who run the Esperanza project in Cuba, are launching an art contest, as they do every year, related to the International Day for the Defense of Life, which falls on March 25, the Feast of the Annunciation. The theme of this year’s competition is I believe in God, the Giver of life. The competition is open to children in two age groups:  6-9 years old and 10-13 years old. The results of the competition will be announced on Saturday, March 25, 2023, at the Shrine of Our Lady of Mercy of Mount Cobre in Camagüey. After a solemn Mass presided over by the Shrine’s custodian, Fr.  Genaro Martinez Leonardo, the submitted works will be on display, and the jury, together with Sr. Filipa Bąk, I.S.M.M., will present awards to the winners.