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Benedict XVI appreciates effort by Cuban Government and People

Thu, 03/29/2012 - 11:40

ROME, March 29, 2012.- Pope Benecit XVI appreciated the Cuban Government and people for the warm welcome and the affection offered during his recent apostolic visit to the Caribbean country.

A telegram sent during his return to Italy and released by Radio Vatican expressed that “the Pontiff renews his heartfelt gratitued to him (President Raúl Castro), to the civilian authorities, the pastors and faithfuls of Cuba, for the innumerable signs of affection” .

Farewell speech by Army General Raúl Castro, President of the Councils of State and of Ministers in honor of His Holiness Benedict XVI

Wed, 03/28/2012 - 19:31

Havana, march 28th, 2012

Your Holiness,

Since your arrival in Cuban soil, our people welcomed you, and today bids you farewell with respect and affection.

Your visit has taken place in a context of mutual understanding. Your events with Cubans have provided you with the opportunity to know us better and to see for yourself the justice of our purposes.

Words of his holiness Benedict XVI

Wed, 03/28/2012 - 18:48

I thank God for allowing me to visit this beautiful Isle which left so deep a mark on the heart of my beloved predecessor, Blessed John Paul II, when he came to these lands as a herald of truth and hope.

Cordial Meeting between the Pope and Fidel, Vatican Confirms

Wed, 03/28/2012 - 14:30

March 28, 2012
At a press conference in Havana, Federico Lombardi, assured that the meeting between the leader of the Cuban Revolution Fidel Castro and the Pope Benedict XVI was “cordial”.

Lombardi expressed that during the meeting, scheduled for half an hour, at the Apostolic Nunciature of Havana, was of “great cordiallity, as you will see in the images of the meeting”.

Homily of His Holiness Benedict XVI

Wed, 03/28/2012 - 11:29

Dear Brothers and Sisters,
“Blessed are you, Lord God…, and blessed is your holy and glorious name” (Dan 3:52). This hymn of blessing from the Book of Daniel resounds today in our liturgy, inviting us repeatedly to bless and thank God.

Key Moments of the Visit by Benedict XVI to Santiago de Cuba

Tue, 03/27/2012 - 18:03

SANTIAGO DE CUBA,  March 27, 2012.- Pope Benedict XVI ended todayhis visit to Santiado de Cuba, part of a three days visit to Cuba, where he participated at important events. These are some of these moments:

-    As the “Pilgrim of Charity”, Benedict XVI arrived this Monday, March 26, from Mexico, at 14:20hrs local time to International Airport Antonio Maceo, were he was welcome by the President Raúl Castro.

Words of His Holiness Benedict XVI at the Shrine of the “Virgen de la Caridad del Cobre”

Tue, 03/27/2012 - 11:51

El Cobre, Steps of the Sanctuary of Our Lady of Charity
Tuesday, 27 March 2012
 Dear Brothers and Sisters,
I have come as a pilgrim to the house of the blessed statue of Our Lady of Charity, la Mambisa as you call upon her with affection. Her presence in this town of El Cobre is a gift from heaven for all Cubans.

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