Americas News
Week of missions to precede World Youth Day in Rio
World Youth Day Rio 2013 will be preceded by a week of missions throughout Brazil before hundreds of thousands of... Read more
Chilean bishops condemn brutal murder of gay man
Bishops in Chile have condemned the murder of Daniel Zamudio, a gay man who was gruesomely beaten and succumbed to... Read more
'We opened our hearts to hope,' Cuban dissident says after papal visit
Oswaldo Paya, a peaceful dissident and global director of the Christian Liberation Movement, said Cubans have “opened our hearts to... Read more
New seminary reflects hope, challenges for Cuban vocations
For the people of Cuba, the recent visit of Pope Benedict XVI is both a sign of hope and a... Read more
Pope's meeting with Fidel aimed at strengthening bonds between Church, Cuba
Vatican spokesman Father Federico Lombardi said that the desire to strengthen the relationship between the Church and Cuba prompted Pope... Read more
Pope's message in Cuba touches hearts of Latin Americans
The words of hope delivered by Pope Benedict XVI to the people of Cuba at a March 28 Mass are... Read more
Pope leaves Cuba with call to renew faith, build up society
As he concluded his historic trip to Cuba, Pope Benedict XVI encouraged the people of the island nation to “look... Read more
In Revolution Square, Pope praises religious freedom
Cuba has made progress towards full religious freedom and the government should continue these advances to strengthen society and to... Read more
Benedict XVI meets his 'spiritual Godmother' in Santiago de Cuba
After beginning his day on Tuesday with a private Mass in Santiago de Cuba, Pope Benedict XVI met a religious... Read more
Pope asks Raúl Castro to declare Good Friday a Cuban holiday
During a personal meeting that lasted over 40 minutes, Pope Benedict XVI asked Cuban President Raúl Castro to recognize Good... Read more
Spokesman reveals Pope discussed Cuban dissidents with Castro
Vatican spokesman Father Federico Lombardi said that Pope Benedict discussed the situation of Cuban dissidents, especially those in prison, during... Read more
Vestments for Pope's Mass in Cuba arrive with love from Peru
The cassocks and stoles used by over 150 priests and deacons during Mass presided by Pope Benedict in Santiago, Cuba... Read more
Church in Cuba helps elderly make ends meet
With 18 percent of its 11 million people over the age of 60, Cuba is the country in Latin America... Read more
Cuban paper attempts to outline similarities of Christianity, Communism
As Pope Benedict arrives for his historic visit to Cuba, a major newspaper in the country ran articles attempting to... Read more
In Cobre, Pope entrusts Cuba's future to the Virgin of Charity
Pope Benedict XVI committed Cuba's future to the intercession of the Virgin Mary, as he prayed for the suffering and... Read more
Pope urges Cubans to follow Mary in patient faith
Pope Benedict XVI encouraged the people of Cuba to imitate Mary in having an “active and fruitful” faith which leads... Read more
Havana holy sites attract pilgrims prior to papal visit
In the days leading up to Pope Benedict XVI’s historic visit to Cuba, pilgrims to the country are gaining glimpses... Read more
Pope calls for shift in Cuban 'cultural and moral direction'
Shortly after arriving in Cuba, Pope Benedict XVI encouraged the nation to embrace moral values that will contribute to building... Read more
Pope says ‘adios’ to Mexico, heads to Cuba
Pope Benedict said farewell to Mexico with the promise that this “is not the end of my affection and my... Read more
Lay leaders defend Cuban bishops' stance towards government
As Pope Benedict's historic March 26-29 visit to Cuba begins today, several lay Catholic leaders on the island voiced support... Read more
