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To celebrate Teresa of Avila, these Cuban nuns rented their own hall
On May 1, 1961 Fidel Castro ordered the seizure of all private schools in Cuba and the expulsion of all... Read more
Sodalitium Christianae Vitae has an apostolic visitor to investigate its founder
The superior general of the Sodalitium Christianae Vitae has made public that the community has had an apostolic visitor since... Read more
Catholics in Mexico thankful Hurricane Patricia did not cause major damage
During Mass on Sunday at the cathedral of Mexico City, the celebrant thanked God that Hurricane Patricia – the strongest... Read more
Catholics in Cuba call on government to remove religious restrictions
Through one of its media outlets, the Havana archdiocese has called on the Cuban government “to definitively remove the restrictions... Read more
Sodalitium Christianae Vitae issues statement in wake of accusations
The Sodalitium Christianae Vitae issued a statement on Wednesday announcing its commitment to the investigation of mistreatement, including sexual abuse,... Read more
Pro-abortion madness in Argentina: half-naked activists attack cathedral
A mob of violent abortion supporters attempted to desecrate an Argentine cathedral and threw stones and bottles at Catholics praying... Read more
'Confess-a-thon' at Colombian mall draws 350 priests
In the South American nation of Colombia – where an estimated 70 percent of the population identifies as Catholic –... 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
Pope Francis could visit Mexico in first half of 2016
Pope Francis is seriously considering a trip to Mexico in 2016, the vice director of the Holy See Press Office... 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
Nine things you missed from Pope Francis' time in Havana
In an intense Sunday, Pope Francis on Sept. 21 said a Mass attended by 200,000 people in Havana's Revolution Square,... Read more
Pope Francis unplugged: The Holy Father speaks from the heart to young Cubans
Pope Francis set aside his prepared remarks to respond to the dreams and hopes of young people who spoke to... Read more
Let poverty be your mother, Pope Francis tells religious in Cuba
Pope Francis on Sunday spoke from the heart about the importance of spiritual poverty, the danger of worldly wealth and... 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
Pope in Cuba: Christians serve people, not ideology
In his first Mass during apostolic trip to Cuba, Pope Francis centered his homily on the Christian call to service,... Read more
Restoration of ties with US a sign of hope, Pope says in Cuba
Pope Francis landed in Havana on Saturday, the first of his 9-day visit to Cuba and the United States, telling... Read more
Cubans hope papal visit will rekindle faith
The Church in Cuba has undertaken a movement of spiritual and missionary preparation for Pope Francis' arrival tomorrow, which has... Read more
Media invent a fake Pope by misusing his words, bishop charges
A Brazilian bishop has criticized the mainstream media for manipulating and confusing their readers regarding Pope Francis' recent moves in... Read more
