Alexis Tsipras sworn in as Prime Minister at an official ceremony attended by President of the Republic Prokopis Pavlopulos, but without the presence of religious authorities.»
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Pope Francis Pays Courtesy Visit to Cuba President Raul Castro (+photos)
Pope Francis arrived on Sunday at the Palace of the Revolution in Havana, where he paid a courtesy visit to Cuban President Raul Castro.»
President Raul Castro Meets with Argentinean Cristina Fernandez
Raul Castro, president of Cuba, received today his peer from Argentina, Cristina Fernandez, who is in official visit to this Caribbean island.»
Havana’s Revolution Square Hosts Third Papal Mass
A scenario of relevant mass rallies and parades over the past 56 years, the emblematic Revolution Square in Havana will host for the third time a mass officiated by a Holy Pontiff, in this case, Pope Francis. On the first occasion, in January 1998, His Holiness John Paul II said mass from that place. The second time was in March »
Frei Betto: The US Blockade against Cuba Must End
Brazilian theologian Frei Betto said in Havana that the US blockade against Cuba must end because that punitive measure is aimed at dividing the Cuban family, among other purposes. »
Cuba: Celac Ministers of Culture Agreed Upon Action Plan
Culture Ministers of the Community of Latin American and Caribbean States (Celac) approved in Cuba an action plan focused on social development and the protection of heritage.»
Pope Francis Sends Greetings to Fidel Castro
Upon arriving in Cuba and from the José Martí AIrport, Pope Francis sent greetings to the historical leader of the Cuban Revolution, Fidel Castro.»
Pope Francis Starts Significant Visit to Cuba
Pope Francis arrived in Cuba on his tenth trip abroad, which also includes a visit to the United States, where it will be until September 27th. The Alitalia flight AZ4000 that brought him from Rome touched Cuban soil at 15:51 local time with flags of the Vatican and Cuban waving in the cockpit. He was welcome at Havana Jose Marti »
Cristina Fernandez in Cuba for Official Visit
Argentina’s President Cristina Fernandez, arrived in Havana on an official visit during which she will hold talks with her Cuban peer Raul Castro and will develop other activities.»
Cubans Welcome First Latin American Pope with Respect and Affection
The Cuban people welcome today Pope Francis, a son of Our America whose principles about the need to save the planet and combat inequalities spark off admiration in the world. The Head of the Catholic Church will fulfill a broad pastoral activities program in the Cuba, where he will say Masses in the cities of Havana, Holguin and Santiago de »