POPE VISIT

Cuba: Illegal Occupants Out of Church

Cuban authorities, at the request of the Archbishopric of Havana, removed a group of 13 persons who illegally occupied the Minor Basilica of Our Lady of Charity, in this capital.»

Havana Archbishopric Says Occupation of Church is Illegal

The Archbishopric of Havana termed illegal and irresponsible the occupation of the Minor Basilica of Our Lady of Charity by several people. It stresses that no one has the right to turn temples into political trenches or disturb the spirit of celebration of the Cuban faithful.»

Importance of Benedict XVI’s Visit to Cuba Highlighted

Pope Benedict XVI’s visit to Cuba is an excellent opportunity to show the reality of the country and its Revolution, the president of the National Association of Cuban Writers and Artists (UNEAC), Miguel Barnet, said in this capital.»

Cuban Bishops Celebrate Pope’s Visit

The Conference of Catholic Bishops of Cuba welcomes Pope Benedict XVI, who will visit the Caribbean island on March 26-28. The institution described as good news the Pope’s visit, which has generated a particular enthusiasm in communities and catholic parishes, according to a communique published in Granma newspaper on Friday.»

Pope’s Agenda for Mexico-Cuba Visit Announced

The Holy See (Vatican) confirmed Tuesday the official calendar that Pope Benedict XVI will fulfil in his trips to Mexico and Cuba at the end of March. According to the Vatican press room, the Pope will leave on Friday March 23 from airport Leonardo da Vinci-Fiumicino, in Rome, toward the city of Guanajuato in Mexico.»

Cuba Confirms Visit of Pope Benedict XVI

Cuba confirmed on Tuesday that Pope Benedict XVI will visit Cuba on March 26 to 28.  The Pope will arrive in the eastern province of Santiago de Cuba and he will be welcomed by Cuban President Raul Castro, informed the National Television News.»

Cuban President Receives Holy See Delegation

President of the Cuban Council of State and Ministers, Raul Castro Ruz, received a delegation of the Holy See presided over by doctor Alberto Gasbarri, in charge of organizing international pontifical tours.»

Pope Benedict XVI Confirms Visit to Cuba Before Easter

Pope Benedict XVI confirmed that he is planning to visit Cuba and Mexico before Easter next year. The pontiff made the announcement as he celebrated mass in St. Peter’s Basilica in honor of the Virgin of Guadalupe, one of the most revered figures of Roman Catholicism in Mexico.»