Tag: Fidel Castro

Cardinal O’Malley reflects on pope’s visit to Cuba

The 40 minute meeting between Castro, 89, and Pope Francis, 78, was “very relaxed, fraternal…

Pope Francis Meets with Fidel Castro on Second Day of Cuba Visit

September 24, 2015

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Pope Francis Meets with Fidel Castro on Second Day of Cuba Visit

The group traveled to Cuba to attend Mass and other events with Pope Francis.

Pope Francis in Cuba: “The World Needs Reconciliation”

September 23, 2015

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Pope Francis in Cuba: “The World Needs Reconciliation”

Pope Francis is credited with playing a key role in reestablishing diplomatic ties between Cuba…

September 22, 2015

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Busy Schedule Awaits Pope in US

For Catholics in New York, it is exciting news but the visit also presents a…

September 22, 2015

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Pope Francis celebrates Mass in Havana

The pontiff travels to Holguin, the home province of Fidel and Raul Castro. Francis is…

Bishop Malone prepares for visit by Pope Francis

September 21, 2015

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Bishop Malone prepares for visit by Pope Francis

And they won’t be alone.

American flag returns to US embassy in Cuba after 54 years

August 24, 2015

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American flag returns to US embassy in Cuba after 54 years

“The Community looks forward to even more positive action in this regard and in particular…

Cubans stunned by Kerry speech, but skeptical of change

August 21, 2015

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Cubans stunned by Kerry speech, but skeptical of change

Rodriguez says the two top diplomats discussed improving U.S.-Cuban cooperation on environmental protection, law enforcement…

Boehner: Opening US Embassy won’t bring democracy to Cuba

August 19, 2015

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Boehner: Opening US Embassy won’t bring democracy to Cuba

The Stars and Stripes rose yesterday over the newly reopened US Embassy in Cuba for…

Cuban-American Relations Better Served by Engagement Than by Estrangement

August 18, 2015

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Cuban-American Relations Better Served by Engagement Than by Estrangement

State Secretary John Kerry reopened on Friday the US embassy in the Cuban capital Havana…