Cuba: A historical meeting grounds

Friday, September 30, 2016

Matteo Ciofi

A year has passed since Pope Francis trip to Cuba and the United States. In the 4 days spent on the island, the pontiff visited several cities: Havana, Holguin and Santiago, leaving a message of hope everywhere. The contribution the Holy Father made to the re-establishment of relations between Cuba and the United States after 50 […]

Pope Francis and Russian Patriarch Kirill’s Joint Declaration

Friday, February 12, 2016

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Watch Pope Francis and Russian Patriarch Kirill sign the Joint Declaration below: Joint Declaration of Pope Francis and Patriarch Kirill of Moscow and All Russia “The grace of the Lord Jesus Christ and the love of God the Father and the fellowship of the holy Spirit be with all of you” (2 Cor 13:13). 1. […]

Behind Vatican Walls: Synod of Bishops and Nobel Prizes

Friday, October 9, 2015

Alicia Ambrosio

The Synod of Bishops on the Family started this week. For a run down of what has been discussed so far, watch this week’s edition of Vatican Connections, or Salt and Light’s special synod coverage, Inside the Synod. There were a few non-synod items of interest over the past week. The pope’s message for World […]

5 takeaways from Pope Francis’ historic visit to the USA

Saturday, October 3, 2015

Sebastian Gomes

(Photo: courtesy of CNS) How are we to evaluate Pope Francis’ historic six-day visit to the United States? Should it be considered a success? Did the Pope accomplish what he set out to do? Were there questions left unanswered? How should we gage the response of the American Church? Of the American people? What lasting […]

Pope In Cuba: Greeting to Families in the Cathedral of Our Lady of the Assumption

Tuesday, September 22, 2015

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On Tuesday, September 22, 2015, Pope Francis met with families in the Cathedral of Our Lady of the Assumption in Cuba. Below, find the full text to his prepared remarks. We are here as a family! And whenever we come together as a family, we feel at home. Thank you, Cuban families. Thank you, Cubans, for […]

Pope In Cuba: Remarks of Mons. Dionisio García lbáñez, Archbishop of Santiago After Mass (Spanish)

Tuesday, September 22, 2015

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Following Pope Francis’ celebration of Mass in the Minor Basilica of the Shrine of Our Lady of Charity of El Cobre, Mons. Dionisio García lbáñez, Archbishop of Santiago, gave the following remarks in Spanish: Querido Santo Padre, Quiero expresarle nuestro agradecimiento por haber llegado como peregrino hasta este bello lomerío en el oriente cubano, a […]

Pope In Cuba: Homily, Shrine of Our Lady of Charity, Santiago

Tuesday, September 22, 2015

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On Tuesday, September 22, 2015, Pope Francis celebrated Mass in the Minor Basilica of the Shrine of Our Lady of Charity of El Cobre. Below, find the full text of his prepared homily. The Gospel we have just heard tells us about something the Lord does every time he visits us: he calls us out […]

Pope In Cuba: Final Homily at Vespers with Priests, Religious and Seminarians

Monday, September 21, 2015

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Below you will find the final address of Pope Francis during the celebration of Vespers at the Cathedral of Havana on Sunday, September 20, 2015. Celebration of Vespers with Priests, Men and Women Religious and Seminarians at the Cathedral of Havana Homily of Pope Francis – FINAL VERSION Cardinal Jaime [Ortega] spoke to us about […]

Pope In Cuba: Final Unscripted Address to Youth in Havana

Sunday, September 20, 2015

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Below you will find the final unscripted address of Pope Francis during his meeting with the youth in Havana on Sunday, September 20, 2015. “Hope endures suffering, it’s hardworking, it’s fruitful, it gives us work and it saves us from the throwaway culture” You are standing up and I am sitting. How unmannerly. But you […]

Pope In Cuba: Meeting with Youth in Havana

Sunday, September 20, 2015

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Following the celebration of Vespers, Pope Francis met with the youth of Cuba. Below you will find the full text of his prepared remarks, which he set aside prior to speaking. The full translation of his delivered speech will be published shortly. Meeting with Youth Fr. Félix Varela Cultural Center, Havana Sunday, 20 September 2015 Dear […]