Category - cuba

Catholic church seeks 'national dialogue' with changing Cuba

Ecumenical News International — Wed, 08 Apr 2009 14:16:41 +0100

At a time of upheaval in Cuba's ruling elite, and with pressure mounting to break the impasse in relations with the United States, the Catholic Church on the island is urging a "national dialogue".

US churches urge Obama to lift Cuba restrictions

agency reporter — Sun, 28 Dec 2008 00:00:21 +0000

A dozen Christian leaders in the United States are asking President-Elect Barack Obama to ease travel restrictions to Cuba, which hinder church relations between the countries.

Cuba sees opening of its first Russian Orthodox Cathedral

Ecumenical News International — Sat, 25 Oct 2008 09:52:05 +0100

In the latest sign of a warming of relations between Russia and Cuba, President Raul Castro has attended the consecration of Cuba's first Russian Orthodox church in the capital, Havana.

Communities and churches act over Hurricane Gustav

staff writers — Mon, 01 Sep 2008 04:23:23 +0100

Church and community groups across the USA are preparing to assist those who may be displaced by Hurricane Gustav, as it heads towards the city that was torn apart under the strain of Hurricane Katrina in 2005.

Vatican visit to Cuba coincides with Castro stepping down

staff writers — Tue, 19 Feb 2008 22:32:54 +0000

As Cubans absorbed the news that communist leader Fidel Castro had stepped down, Foreign Minister Felipe Pérez Roque, prepared to welcome Cardinal Tarcisio Bertone, the Vatican secretary of state, as he visits the country.

Cuba travel ban unjust and unfair, say US church leaders

staff writers — Wed, 13 Jun 2007 08:37:07 +0100

Senior US Christian leaders are pressing the Bush administration and Congress to end current bans on travel to Cuba, calling on both the Houses of Representatives and Senate to support bipartisan legislation in favour of cultural and religious freedom.

Proclamation and social justice belong together, Latin American Christians told

staff writers — Sat, 24 Feb 2007 10:35:35 +0000

Many Christians recognise that the development of the Gospel has implied taking responsibility for other human beings and human rights, says the general secretary of the Latin American Council of Churches.