CUBA-VATICAN

Cubans are recalling the founding of the Cuban Revolutionary Party (PRC) by National Hero Jose Marti in 1982, with the aim of achieving Cuba's absolute independence and helping Puerto Rico»

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.»

Army General Raul Castro Ruz, president of the Council of State and Ministers, met with Cardinal Beniamino Stella, prefect of the Sacred Congregation for the Clergy at the Holy See, who is visiting the Catholic Church in our country.»

The message sent by His Holiness was welcomed by local churchgoers.»

Secretary of State of Holy See, Cardenal Pietro Parolin, welcomed Cuban Foreign Minister, Bruno Rodríguez Parrilla, in Vatican City.»

Cuba and the Vatican maintain cordial relations of mutual respect and make progress in the development and deepening of these ties, said Cuban First Vice President Miguel Diaz-Canel.»

Cuban First Vice President Miguel Diaz-Canel presides over his country’s delegation that attended Pope Francis’s enthronement ceremony at the Vatican.»

Cuba President Raul Castro congratulated Pope Francis for his election as Supreme Pontiff of the Catholic Church.»

Pope Benedict XVI thanked President Raul Castro in a letter published on Friday for the warm welcome he received during his apostolic visit to Cuba in March.»

The Cuban government agreed to adjourn the work activities on Holy Week Friday, in consideration of Pope Benedict XVI, who made that request to President Raul Castro during his recent visit to the island.»