An Albanian couple, a banker, nine Hmong children and a meteorologist are among the thousands of new Catholics joining the… Read more Diverse backgrounds, faith journeys make up new Catholics of 2012
Month: March 2012
‘We opened our hearts to hope,’ Cuban dissident says after papal visit
Oswaldo Paya, a peaceful dissident and global director of the Christian Liberation Movement, said Cubans have “opened our hearts to… Read more ‘We opened our hearts to hope,’ Cuban dissident says after papal visit
New seminary reflects hope, challenges for Cuban vocations
For the people of Cuba, the recent visit of Pope Benedict XVI is both a sign of hope and a… Read more New seminary reflects hope, challenges for Cuban vocations
Pope’s meeting with Fidel aimed at strengthening bonds between church, Cuba
Vatican spokesman Father Federico Lombardi said that the desire to strengthen the relationship between the Church and Cuba prompted Pope… Read more Pope’s meeting with Fidel aimed at strengthening bonds between church, Cuba
Reflections for 2012 Good Friday stations draw on family life
Pope Benedict XVI’s meditations for the upcoming Good Friday Stations of the Cross ceremony have been written by an Italian… Read more Reflections for 2012 Good Friday stations draw on family life
Pope’s message in Cuba touches hearts of Latin Americans
The words of hope delivered by Pope Benedict XVI to the people of Cuba at a March 28 Mass are… Read more Pope’s message in Cuba touches hearts of Latin Americans
Pope leaves Cuba with call to renew faith, build up society
As he concluded his historic trip to Cuba, Pope Benedict XVI encouraged the people of the island nation to “look… Read more Pope leaves Cuba with call to renew faith, build up society
In Revolution Square, pope praises religious freedom
Cuba has made progress towards full religious freedom and the government should continue these advances to strengthen society and to… Read more In Revolution Square, pope praises religious freedom
Pope Benedict XVI meets his ‘spiritual godmother’ in Santiago de Cuba
After beginning his day on Tuesday with a private Mass in Santiago de Cuba, Pope Benedict XVI met a religious… Read more Pope Benedict XVI meets his ‘spiritual godmother’ in Santiago de Cuba
Pope asks Raul Castro to declare Good Friday a Cuban holiday
During a personal meeting that lasted over 40 minutes, Pope Benedict XVI asked Cuban President Raúl Castro to recognize Good… Read more Pope asks Raul Castro to declare Good Friday a Cuban holiday