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US bishop disappointed over new policy toward Cuban migrants
On Friday, the U.S. bishops’ migration chair criticized the Obama administration’s denial of decades-old special protections for Cuban migrants to... Read more
Guantanamo bishop moving to a new archdiocese
On Tuesday, the Vatican announced that Bishop Wilfredo Pino Estévez, who has led the Cuban diocese of Guantánamo-Baracoa for the... Read more
That time JPII changed Fidel Castro's mind about Christmas
After Fidel Castro gained power in Cuba in 1959, he spent the next decade slowly imposing socialism on the country,... Read more
UPDATED: Fidel Castro, communist leader who met three Popes, dies at 90
After hearing of the death of Fidel Castro, former president and leader communist revolution in Cuba, late Friday evening, Pope... Read more
Francis' message to young Cubans: Dream of a better world
Pope Francis sent a video message to Cuban youth unable to attend World Youth Day on Friday, encouraging them to... Read more
Pope Francis names new archbishop of Havana, Cuba
The Holy See announced Tuesday that Pope Francis has appointed Archbishop Juan de la Caridad García Rodríguez of Camagüey to... Read more
'First in history' – Pope Francis to meet Russian Patriarch in Cuba
On Friday the Vatican announced that while on his way to Mexico, Pope Francis will stop in Cuba to meet... Read more
For Cubans, the Pope’s visit brought hope - but will it last?
After Pope Francis’ visit as a “missionary of mercy,” Cuba is now in a prime moment to move forward in... Read more
Cuban youth who exchanged zucchettos with the Pope felt the 'tenderness of God'
When he learned that a Pope would visit his city for the first time, Manuel Alejandro Rodríguez Yong dreamed of... Read more
Pope blesses unborn children around the world while meeting with Cuban families
Pope Francis met with families on Tuesday at Our Lady of the Assumption Cathedral in Santiago de Cuba, thanking those... Read more
Pope asks Cubans to imitate Mary's 'revolution of tenderness'
During Mass on Tuesday Pope Francis praised the rich devotion to Our Lady of Charity seeded in the hearts of... Read more
Pope Francis' gift to Castro: a challenging message from Cuban leader's old teacher
Pope Francis met with Fidel Castro on Sunday and gave him a special gift: a book and two CDs with... Read more
Education and play are key to childhood, Pope tells Cuba, US youth
The U.S. embargo on Cuba, education, care of the environment, war, and peace were all themes touched on by Pope... Read more
Pope Francis will arrive to Cuba as a 'missionary of mercy'
On the eve of his arrival to Cuba Pope Francis sent a video message to the small island nation, expressing... Read more
Cuban bishops welcome pardon of 3,500 prisoners before Pope Francis' visit
The Cuban bishops' conference stated on Friday they “received with profound satisfaction” the decision of the nation's government to pardon... Read more
Pope Francis will likely meet Fidel Castro during Cuba visit
While Pope Francis is in Cuba next week chances are high that he will meet with former president Fidel Castro,... Read more
Ahead of papal visit, Cuba's Women in White fear government crackdown
The leader of a human rights group is concerned that the Cuban government will repeat its 2012 crackdown on opposition... Read more
US and Cuba re-open embassies – Will lifting the embargo be next?
The U.S. and Cuba formally re-established diplomatic ties for the first time since 1961 on Monday, a groundbreaking development advocated... Read more
Cuban bishops: prepare for Pope's visit with works of mercy
In preparation for Pope Francis’ visit to Cuba this fall, the bishops of the island nation are asking the faithful... Read more
Dates of Pope's Cuba trip announced: Sept. 19-22
Pope Francis’ historic trip to Cuba will take place Sept. 19-22, the Catholic Bishops Conference of Cuba has announced. Read more
