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Fidel Castro to Meet with Pope Benedict XVI

Wed, 03/28/2012 - 09:36

HAVANA,  March 28, 2012.- Fidel Castro will meet today, at this capital, with Pope Benedict XVI, who´s ending his apostolic visit to Cuba.

In his most recent reflections, entitled “The Hard Times Facing Humanity”, the leader of the Cuban Revolution, advanced on a meeting between the Supreme Pontiff.

Cathedral of Havana will Light up to Welcome Pope Benedict XVI

Sat, 03/24/2012 - 18:42

The baroque facade of the Cathedral of Havana, Archidiocese of Havana, will wear lights and colors during March 25-27, from 7pm to 12am, to welcome Pope Benedict XVI.

The celebration, symbol of the jubilee for the presence of the Supreme Pontiff in Cuba, consists of a lights show called Arte Luz, by Italian-French artista, Gaspare Di Caro. The Catholic temple, located in the Cathedral of Havana, will be decorated with a espectacular design  of lights and images projected on the walls of the building making a unique desing.

In Photos, Havana´s Revolution Square Gets Ready for Pope´s Visit

Fri, 02/17/2012 - 13:04
Works at the Revolution Square in Havana. Photo: Roberto Suárez

The historic Revolution Square in Havana gets ready for the ceremony with Pope Benedict XVI, who´ll visit Cuba next March 26-28, 2012.

The Pope will be welcomed in Santiago de Cuba, where he´ll officiate a mass at the Revolution Square Antonio Maceo and will visit the National Sanctuary of the Virgin of Charity of Cobre.

Afterwards, the Pope will travel to Havana where he´ll hold an official meeting with Army General Raúl Castro Ruz, President of the Councils of State and Ministers. He will also meet with the Catholic Bishops of Cuba.

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