The Patriarch of Moscow and All Russia, His Holiness Kirill, paid a courtesy visit to the leader of the Cuban Revolution, Fidel Castro, on the penultimate day of his official visit to Cuba. According to a statement, the meeting between them took place in the afternoon, yesterday. Fidel Castro had words of recognition for the leader of the Russian Orthodox »
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Raúl Castro Attends Divine Liturgy at Havana Orthodox Cathedral
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 »
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 »
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»
Pope Francis, Patriarch Kirill to Hold Historic Meeting in Cuba
Pope Francis and Patriarch Kirill will hold today in Cuba the first ever meeting between the leaders of the Catholic and Russian Orthodox churches, the two largest Christian churches in the world. The meeting will be held in the protocol hall at the “Jose Marti” International Airport in Havana, a place where the Bishop of Rome will stop on his »
Cuba Minister of Foreign Trade and Investment to Visit U.S.A.
Cuban Minister of Foreign Trade and Foreign Investment ( MINCEX), Rodrigo Malmierca Diaz, will pay a working visit to the United States from February 15 to 18, an official source in the capital reported»