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The Cuban crocodile shown to Pope Benedict XVI in a recent public hearing in the Vatican will be taken on Friday to Cuba’s National Zoo, officials of the institution announced.»
“The Crocodile of the Pope” Arrives in Cuba
Cuba to Welcome Pope Benedict XVI with Respect
Cuban Foreign Minister Bruno Rodriguez Parrilla during the inauguration of the International Press Center, on occasion of the visit of the Holy Father to the island.»
Cuban Government Announces Cabinet Reshuffle
The Cuban Council of State, on a proposal of its President, agreed to introduce several changes in the Cabinet, which are announced on Thursday in a note published by Granma newspaper.»
Cuba Slams Attempts to Politicize Pope’s Visit with Provocations
Cuba on Wednesday denounced the existence of plans promoted and financed from Miami, the United States, so the island’s counterrevolutionary groups carry out provocations aimed at politicizing Pope Benedict XVI‘s visit here.»
World Solidarity Activists to Celebrate May Day in Cuba
Solidarity activists from 16 countries will travel to Cuba to celebrate International Workers’ Day on May 1 as an expression of their support of the social revolutionary process that began in the Caribbean nation in 1959.»
Pope’s Visit to Cuba will Help Depict the Island’s Reality
Pope Benedict XVI’s visit to Cuba will allow the world to approach to the reality of a country many times target of media attacks aimed at distorting it, personalities and religious leader stated in this capital.»
Miami Judge Authorizes Rene Gonzalez to Travel Home
Judge Joan Lenard, of the South Florida Federal District Court, approved the motion to travel to Cuba presented by the attorney for Rene Gonzalez, one of the five Cuban antiterrorist fighters unjustly held in U.S. prisons.»
Cuban Workers Called to Join May Day Celebrations
The Cuban Workers’ Confederation (CTC) issued a call urging the Cuban people to participate in the International May Day commemoration, amid the update of the economic model in the country.»
Cuba to Reaffirm Humanism with Pope’s Visit
The visit of Pope Benedict XVI to Cuba on March 26th will reaffirm the humanist vocation of the Revolution, stated today the general coordinator of the Reflection and Solidarity Group Oscar Arnulfo Romero (OAR), Gabriel Coderch.»
Church-State Relations to Strengthen with Pope’s Visit to Cuba
Pope Benedict XVI‘s upcoming visit will strengthen relations between the Catholic Church and Cuban authorities, said Monsignor Dionisio Garcia Ibañez, Archbishop of Santiago de Cuba and President of the Conference of Catholic Bishops of Cuba (COCC).»