Pope Francis in Cuba: Welcoming Ceremony in Havana

Saturday, September 19, 2015

Salt + Light Media

On Saturday, September 19, 2015, Pope Francis arrived at the “José Martí” International Airport of Havana to begin his four-day journey in Cuba. He was greeted by President Raul Castro, along with many distinguished authorities and members of the clergy. Below you will find the full text of his address during the welcoming ceremony: Mr. President, […]

Behind Vatican Walls: Pope Francis in Cuba and US

Friday, July 24, 2015

Alicia Ambrosio

With one papal trip barely over, attention is already turning to the next papal trip: Cuba and the U.S. The official schedule was released at the end of June. The U.S. Conference of Catholic Bishops released the theme and logo of that portion of the trip some time ago. The motto is “Love is our […]

The exception to the rule: Vatican diplomacy

Thursday, January 15, 2015

Sebastian Gomes

Before departing for Sri Lanka on Monday, Pope Francis delivered his annual address to the diplomatic corps, providing an occasion for reflection on the matter of politics and the Church and more specifically—in light of the recent revelation of Vatican involvement in the easing of USA-Cuba relations—on the Catholic Church’s role in global politics. 2014 […]