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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
Pope Francis to meet with Raul Castro May 10
Pope Francis will receive Cuban president Raul Castro Sunday morning May 10, in a “strictly private” audience, Vatican spokesman Father... Read more
Cuban bishop says news of papal visit brings 'hope to our hearts'
The announcement of Pope Francis’ upcoming visit to Cuba has brought tremendous joy and hope to the people of the... Read more
Pope Francis to Cuba: it’s official!
Vatican spokesman Fr. Federico Lombardi S.J. confirmed to journalists today that Pope Francis will make a pastoral stop in Cuba... Read more
Pope Francis to Cuba? It's not official, but possible, Vatican says
The Holy See Press Office confirmed today that Pope Francis is considering a possible stop in Cuba as part as... Read more
US pushing Cuba to improve record on human trafficking, State Dept. says
As the U.S. aims to re-establish full relations with Cuba, it is also pushing the country to redeem its poor... Read more
Gratitude and caution over new Cuba policy
Catholic bishops in the U.S. and Cuba rejoiced at the historic announcement of a new relationship between the countries, while... Read more
Vatican, Pope played key role in US-Cuba prisoner release
The Vatican played a critical role behind a prisoner exchange and a groundbreaking new policy between U.S. and Cuba announced... Read more
Cuban Church to focus on evangelization in new pastoral plan
The Church in Cuba recently unveiled its pastoral plan for 2014-2020, which will encourage the faithful to engage in evangelization... Read more
Cuban government makes Good Friday official holiday
After granting temporary permission for Cubans to celebrate Good Friday in 2012 and 2013, the Cuban government has decided grant... Read more
