Havana, September 19 (RHC)-- Cuban President Raul Castro personally welcomed Pope Francis at the José Marti International Airport in Havana Saturday afternoon. Addressing those present at the welcoming ceremony, the Cuban head of state pointed to tireless efforts by the Cuban government and people to build a truly just society with equity, despite the constant economic and political attacks against Cuba by its enemies.... More
Havana, September 19 (RHC)-- Pope Francis says that the process toward the normalization of relations between Cuba and the United States is an example of reconciliation.... More
Havana, September 19 (RHC)-- Brazilian theologian Frei Betto said on Saturday in Havana that Pope Francis is making a true revolution within the Catholic Church.... More
Havana, September 19 (RHC)-- Pope Francis arrived in the Cuban capital of Havana at approximately 4 p.m. local time Saturday afternoon to begin a pastoral visit to the Caribbean nation. The Pontiff was officially welcomed at the airport by Cuban President Raul Castro, along with Cardenal Jaime Ortega and other religious and government officials.... More
Havana, September 19 (RHC)-- The First Lady of Panama, Lorena Castillo, is visiting Havana to learn about Cuban experiences in heritage preservation and special education initiatives. ... More
Havana, September 19 (RHC)-- Respect for cultural diversity as an important element toward sustainable development focuses debates of the 3rd Meeting of Culture Ministers of the Community of Latin American and Caribbean States (CELAC), which is currently holding sessions here in Havana.... More
Havana, September 19 (RHC)-- Cuban President Raúl Castro met Friday with Director General of the United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization (UNESCO) Irina Bokova, who is on an official visit to the Caribbean state.... More
Havana, September 19 (RHC)-- Visiting Argentinean President Cristina Fernández expressed satisfaction with her trip here to attend Pope Francis' mass on Sunday at the José Martí Revolution Square.... More
Havana, September 19 (RHC)-- Cuban President Raul Castro held a phone conversation on Friday with U.S. President Barack Obama, prior to his visit to New York for the Summit on the Post-2015 Development Agenda and the high-level segment of the 70th Session of the UN General Assembly, next week.... More
Havana, September 19 (RHC)-- A young Cuban Catholic journalist has asked Pope Francis during a video-conference to intercede towards the lifting of the U.S. blockade of Cuba, following his role in the re-establishment of diplomatic relations between Washington and Havana.... More
Havana, September 19 (RHC)-- Argentinean President Cristina Fernandez began an official visit to Cuba on Saturday, during which she will attend mass to be officiated Sunday by Pope Francis in Havana, as part of his pastoral visit to the island.... More
Havana, September 19 (RHC)-- The UN Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO) will implement a fresh water fish genetic-improvement program in Havana, as announced by FAO officials.... More
Havana, September 19 (RHC-teleSUR)-- Pope Francis departed for Cuba Saturday morning from Vatican City, to begin an historic visit to the island nation.... More
Havana, September 18 (RHC)-- Pope Francis has sent a video-message to the people of Cuba. The message was transmitted on Cuban TV on Thursday evening, following the nightly newscast.... More
Washington, September 18 (RHC)-- Cuban diplomat Ramón Cabañas, who served as chargé d' affaires at the Cuban Interests Section and then Embassy in Washington D.C., has presented U.S. President Barack Obama his credentials as Cuba's ambassador.... More
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