After decades-long ban, Christmas holds new meaning for Cuba

Dec 4, 2012 - 12:07 pm .- Local Catholics say that the reinstatement of Christmas as a national holiday in 1997 after decades of being outlawed has brought enormous good “to the life of the nation,” but that its deeper meaning still needs to be understood.

Cuban officials slammed for jailing dissident's disabled son

Nov 2, 2012 - 12:04 pm .- Cuban dissident Rosa Maria Rodriguez has denounced the local government for imprisoning her mentally impaired son as retaliation for her refusal to leave the opposition.

Late Miami bishop leaves $60,000 to Cuban diocese

Jun 12, 2012 - 03:58 pm .- The Archdiocese of Miami announced that Auxiliary Bishop Agustin Roman, who passed away April 11, left behind a donation of $60,000 for the Cuban Diocese of Matanzas.

Women in White confident in Cardinal Ortega's diplomacy

Jun 8, 2012 - 06:22 pm .- Berta Soler, the leader of the protest group Women in White, said she trusts Havana’s archbishop will be able to help end political repression in Cuba, following their recent meeting.