A meeting among representatives of the Holy See, members of the Catholic Church and civil authorities from Cuba was held as part of the arrangements for the visit of Pope Francis in September.»
Blog Archives May 2015
Francois Hollande Visits Fidel Castro in Havana (+ photos)
The historic leader of the Cuban Revolution, Fidel Castro Ruz, talked with His Excellency Francois Hollande, President of France, during his official visit to our country.»
French President Delivers Speech at University of Havana
François Hollande, the first French President to visit Cuba since the establishment of relations between the two countries in 1902, delivered a keynote speech this morning in the Aula Magna at the University of Havana.»
French President François Holland Arrives in Cuba
French President François Hollande arrived in Havana this Sunday for a three-day official visit, at the invitation of his peer Raul Castro.»
Italian Prime Minister Welcomes Cuban President
Cuban President, Raul Castro met on Sunday with the Prime Minister of Italy, Matteo Renzi, during a brief visit to Rome and the Vatican.»
President Raul Castro Returns to Cuba
President Raul Castro returned to Cuba on Monday after visiting Algeria, Russia, Italy and the Vatican. He was welcomed at Havana’s international airport by Vice-president Jose Ramon Machado and by Interior Minister Abelardo Colome Ibarra. Raul Castro, Pope Francis Hold Meeting at Vatican Italian Prime Minister Welcomes Cuban President»
Raul Castro, Pope Francis Hold Meeting at Vatican
Pope Francis met today with Cuban President Raul Castro in a private audience of about 55 minutes held in the halls near the Paul VI room of the Vatican. The Cuban president travels accompanied by Vice-president of the Council of Ministers, Ricardo Cabrisas and Foreign Minister Bruno Rodriguez, among other representatives of his government. He was received by the Swiss »
President of France to Arrive in Cuba on Sunday
The President of the French Republic, François Hollande, will arrive in Cuba on Sunday, May 10, on an official visit, according to a note published by Granma newspaper.»
Russian Orthodox Church Patriarch Invited to Visit Cuba
Cuban President Raul Castro invited the Patriarch of the Russian Orthodox Church, Kirill, to visit Cuba, during a cordial meeting on Friday as part of his official program in Russia.»
Fidel Castro Calls to Preserve Spirit of Solidarity
Cuban Revolution leader Fidel Castro has called to preserve the spirit of international solidarity as a way to protect the human species.»