Patriarch Kirill of Moscow and All Russia officiated the Divine Liturgy at the Russian Our Lady of Kazan Orthodox Cathedral in Havana this Sunday morning, which was attended by the President of the Councils of State and Ministers Raúl Castro Ruz. “I will continue to pray for Cuba, I will continue to pray for you (Raúl) and your brother, with »
Blog Archives February 2016
National Assembly to Select Interim President in Haiti
The National Assembly of Haiti will select the president of the transitional government to lead the country until the election of a new head of state, although the opposition considers the initiative a parliamentary coup»
Russian Patriarch Visits Special Education School in Havana
The leader of the Russian Orthodox Church, his Sanctity Kirill, compared the Cuban Special Education School Solidaridad con Panama (Solidarity with Panama) to a sacred place, where the children are an example to others»
Cuba President Awards Patriarch Kirill with Jose Marti Order
Cuban president Raul Castro decorated his Holiness Kirill, patriarch of Moscow and all Russia with the Order Jose Marti, the highest award given by the Cuban Council of State. The ceremony took place at the Palace of the Revolution, in this capital. Created in 1972, the Order Jose Marti is awarded to Cuban and foreign citizens, as well as to »
Patriarch Kirill Considers Meeting with Pope Francis Beneficial
The Patriarch of Moscow and All Russia, Kirill, said today that the meeting held in this capital with the Supreme Pontiff of the Catholic Church, Pope Francis, will be beneficial for the future of Christianism and human civilization»
Pope Francis in Havana: Cuba to be the Capital of Unity
Pope Francis thanked Cuba for hosting his meeting with Patriarch Kirill, and considered that the Island may become the capital of unity. After signing a joint statement in Havana with the Patriarch of Moscow and All Russia, the Pope praised the Cuban people, specially President Raul Castro, who was present in the historic event. “I appreciate its active readiness; if »
Pope Francis and Patriarch Kirill Hold Talks in Havana
After an effusive greeting, Pope Francis and Patriarch Kirill are holding private talks that should last around two hours in a hall belonging to the Havana´s Jose Marti International Airport. After Cuban President Raul Castro received him at the tarmac of the airport, Francis entered the airport where the Head of the Russian Orthodox Church, Kirill, was waiting. Pope Francis »
Pope Francis in Cuba for Historic Meeting with Patriarch Kirill
Cuban president Raul Castro received Pope Francis at the Havana´s Jose Marti International Airport this Friday afternoon. The Pope is in transit to Mexico, and during his brief stop-over in Havana will meet the Head of the Russian Orthodox Church His Holiness Kiril, Patriarch of Moscow and All Rus, the first meeting of the heads of the two churches.»
Patriarch Kirill Visits Raul at the Revolution Palace
His Holiness Kirill, Patriarch of the Russian Orthodox Church paid a courtesy visit to the Cuban President Raul Castro at the Revolution Palace in Havana city. Both leaders greeted their respective delegations and held a private conversation. After the meeting, the Cuban President gave His Holiness an art piece named Amanecer (Dawn) by Cuban artist Alexys Leyva Machado, Kcho, the »
Patriarch Kirill Praises Historical Ties between Cuba and Russia
The leader of the Russian Orthodox Church His Holiness Kirill, today said that the peoples of Russia and Cuba have been joined for many years by feelings of cooperation and friendship, which are preserved»