Concerns prisoner who confesses his desertion in church. Diaz informs Castro of situation and asks what action to take. Reports that soldier gave false name and committed crime to avoid 8 year appointment in Havana. Needs to have permission to extract criminals from sacred places. Provides statements from witnesses. Includes original affidavit from Perez regarding incident in which he suggests that Christian morality be considered when deciding punishment. (M. Dannemiller, September 1988)