Havana’s Cardinal Ortega: Stepping Down and Staying Put
NEWS ANALYSIS: Cuba’s long-time archbishop resigns, but like the Castro brothers, is staying in the public eye.
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Why Pope Francis Agreed to Meet the Russian Patriarch in Havana
COMMENTARY: Today's meeting has the capacity to be decisive for the shape of world Christianity in the 21st century and beyond.
Pope Francis Arrives in Cuba, Praises Advances in US-Cuba Relations
The Holy Father was greeted in an official welcoming ceremony by Cuban President Raul Castro and Cardinal Jaime Ortega y Alamino of Havana.
Pope Francis, the Pilgrim: Holy Father Sets His Sights on Cuba
I want to encourage you to be ‘missionaries of this infinite love of God,’ Francis said in a video message to the island-nation, which he will visit Sept. 19-22.
Cuban Bishops Welcome Pardon of 3,500 Prisoners Before Pope Francis’ Visit
The prisoner release is the largest in Cuba since the communist revolution of 1959.
Pope Francis Will Likely Meet With Fidel Castro During Cuba Visit
Last fall, Pope Francis helped to broker improved relations between Cuba and the United States, culminating in the full restoration of diplomatic ties after 50 years of strained relations.
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Raul Castro to Pope: Thanks to You, I May Come Back to the Church
Cuba’s Communist leader made the comment following his audience yesterday with Pope Francis at the Vatican.
Cardinal Parolin Played Key Role in U.S.-Cuba Negotiations
NEWS ANALYSIS: The Vatican secretary of state and his U.S. counterpart, John Kerry, had spoken often in the past year, a Vatican source said.
