Catholicism
First Catholic Church Opens in Cuba Since the Revolution
Cuba-Vatican relations are on the upside. On January 26, Cuba’s first church opened since the socialist revolution which upended the country in 1959.[/tweetit] The Sacred Heart…
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Judaism
Meet University of Chicago Divinity School’s New Orthodox Jewish Dean
Zoloth has earned multiple feathers in her illustrious career The University of Chicago Divinity School's new dean is a woman of many talents.[/tweetit] She is a…
Baptist
Catholic Bishops in UK Call Out Trump on Reversal of Cuba Policy
Catholics and Baptists oppose Trump’s decision to roll back Obama-time policies on Cuba-US ties. US Bishops are coming togetherto request the president to reconsider his position…
Catholicism
Tampa Church Raises Nearly $100,000 to Build First Catholic Church in Cuba in 60 Years
About 70 percent of Cubans are devout Catholics. Tampa, Florida’s St. Lawrence Catholic Church has raised $95,000 in donations to construct a new church in Sandino,…
Islam
What is it Like to Be a Muslim in Cuba?
Islam converts are on the rise in communist Cuba. Cuba is one of the few remaining communist states in the world. Officially, it is a secular…
Catholicism
Monumental Meeting of Pope and Russian Patriarch Will Happen in Cuba
Pope, Russia’s Patriarch Kirill will soon meet in Cuba. Pope Francis and Patriarch Kirill, the leader of Russian Orthodox Church will create history when they will…
Catholicism
Pope Francis’ Makes a Unique Stop in Cuba at a Santeria Shrine
Pope Francis acknowledged the 13 percent of Cubans who practice Santeria during his trip. Pope Francis has been touring Cuba and is now visiting the United…
Catholicism
Pope Francis Visits Cuba, Avoids Talking Cuban Politics
Pope Francis begins his tour of North America with a stop in Cuba last weekend. Revolution Square can be termed as the political hub of evolving…
Catholicism
Speeches by Pope Francis Will Have to Be Translated into English During U.S. Trip
Argentine Pope will deliver the majority of his speeches in Spanish because he is most comfortable speaking his native language. Pope Francis is ready to give…
Atheism
Cuba: Not So Atheist Anymore
Photos adapted from: Didier Baertschiger and James Emery, licensed under CC BY 2.0 A unique look into the religious identities of Cuba over the years. A…
Catholicism
Recapping Pope Francis’ South America visit
Pope Francis had a history making week in South America visiting Ecuador, Bolivia and Paraguay. Pope Francis has concluded his eight-day tour of South America. The…
Christianity
Immigrants, Homeless, and Prisoners Will Get Visit from Pope Francis during U.S. Trip
Pope Francis will visit the United States and Cuba September 19 – 28. According to the Vatican, Francis will meet with homeless, prisoners and immigrants during…