POPE VISIT

Cuban President Sees Pope Benedict XVI Off in Havana

Raul Castro saw Pope Benedict XVI off this Wednesday afternoon, at Havana’s Jose Marti International Airport. The  Cuban president was accompanied by governmental officials, Cardinal Jaime Ortega and other Catholic authorities.»

Cuban President Attended Pope’s Mass in Havana

President Raul Castro was present at Havana’s Jose Marti Revolution Square, where Pope Benedict XVI officiated an open-air mass, on the last day of his apostolic visit to Cuba. Raul also attended the mass celebrated in Santiago de Cuba on Monday.»

Cuba: Pope Benedict XVI Arrived in Havana

Pope Benedict XVI arrived at Havana’s Jose Marti International Airport Tuesday from Santiago de Cuba on his second day in Cuba. The Supreme Pontiff was welcomed by authorities from the Government and the Catholic Church.»