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 day after the Biden ...

There is zero doubt in my mind that they meet all the qualifications for being a state sponsor of terrorism,” he said.

The previous two popes, John Paul II and Benedict XVI, each prodded gently for change when they visited Cuba, in 1998 and 2012 respectively. The pope will give eight speeches or homilies during ...

Earlier this week, Cuba completed the release of 553 prisoners ... “As part of the close and fluid relations with the Vatican State, I informed Pope Francis of [the decision to free the ...

The proponents of a change in U.S. policy base their arguments on the results of scientific research over recent years that indicate the embargo has contributed to unhealthy shortages of food and ...

Cuba has not reported how many of the 553 releases ... The Cuban government announced the release of 553 prisoners through the mediation of Pope Francis “in the spirit of the Ordinary Jubilee ...