Jun 20, 2023 · VATICAN CITY (AP) — Pope Francis, in his first full week back at the Vatican following abdominal surgery, met on Tuesday with Cuba’s president, part of the Holy See’s …

Pope Francis visited North America—Cuba and the United States—from 19 to 27 September 2015. [1] [2] It was his first state visit to both Cuba and the U.S., [3] as well as the third official …

Jan 19, 2025 · Cuba said this week that it was releasing 553 prisoners “in the spirit of” Francis’ 2025 Holy Year and had informed the pope of its decision ahead of time. The move came a …

Jan 19, 2025 · Pope Francis on Sunday hailed the release of Cuban prisoners as a "gesture of great hope" that he prayed would be undertaken elsewhere, as he welcomed an agreement …

Jun 20, 2023 · A statement released by the Holy See Press Office on Tuesday, 20 June, said Pope Francis received the President of the Republic of Cuba, Miguel Díaz-Canel Bermúdez in …

Jun 20, 2023 · Pope Francis welcomed the president of Cuba, Miguel Díaz-Canel, first secretary of the Communist Party who was reelected president last April 19, to the Vatican on June 20.

Jan 15, 2025 · The Cuban government announced that it would release hundreds of political prisoners, citing inspiration from Pope Francis' emphasis on mercy for prisoners during the …

Jun 20, 2023 · Pope Francis held talks on Tuesday with Cuban President Miguel Díaz-Canel, who is making a rare trip to the West, as police kept a small demonstration demanding respect for …

Jan 16, 2025 · The Cuban government’s announcement of the prisoner release dated Jan. 14 cited 'the spirit of the Ordinary Jubilee of 2025' and noted Pope Francis’ mediation in the …

Jan 14, 2025 · “Cuba lacks fuel and food” and lacks as well the ability “to represent a real threat to the U.S.” ... Pope Francis hosted Cuban President Miguel Díaz-Canel at the Vatican in 2023.