Pope in Cuba
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Read the official prayer for Pope Francis' visit to Cuba
The Cuban bishops have issued a prayer to help prepare for Pope Francis' Sept. 19-22 visit to their island nation,... Read more
Here's a look at the state of the Church Pope Francis will find in Cuba
Just 357 priest working to evangelize 11.2 million people, along with 2,000 faithful who offer their homes where there are... 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
Pope Francis to handpick new doctor ahead of Cuba, US trip
As the five-year term for Pope Francis' personal doctor comes to an end, the Pope is expected to choose a... 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
Cuba, US set to be a busy trip for Pope Francis
Pope Francis’ itinerary while in Cuba and the United States confirms several highly anticipated events including a special U.N. Summit... 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
Raul Castro to Pope: Thanks to you, I may come back to the Church
Following a private meeting at the Vatican with Pope Francis, who has helped to broker improved relations between Cuba and... 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
Relic of Saint John Paul II makes pilgrimage to Cuba
Seventeen years after the historic visit of Saint John Paul II to Cuba, the Polish pope is returning to the... Read more
'Given the new situation, a papal trip to Cuba would be hoped for'
Following the Vatican-brokered restoration of relations between the US and Cuba, a visit of Pope Francis to the island should... Read more
Women in White invite Pope Francis to visit Cuba
The leader of the Cuban protest group Women in White said she hopes Pope Francis will visit Cuba after she... Read more
Pope decided to resign after Cuba trip, Vatican advisor says
Pope Benedict XVI’s decision to step down from his office was made soon after his trip to Mexico and Cuba... 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
