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April 19, 2019

On Good Friday, papal preacher says cross brings hope to the oppressed

Pope Francis lies prostrate in prayer during the Good Friday service in St. Peter's Basilica at the Vatican April 19, 2019.

VATICAN CITY - The cross serves as a warning to the powerful and a message of hope for the poor and oppressed, said the preacher of the papal household.

Published in Vatican
January 2, 2015

Move forward in Cuba

A nun waves a Vatican flag while attending Mass with Pope John Paul II in Havana Jan. 25, 1998. During his five-day visit to Cuba, the pope called for a spiritual renewal among the Cuban people.

Following half a century of hostility, and guided by the intervention of Pope Francis, the United States and Cuba have agreed to try to become good neighbours. The detente announced between the two nations on Dec. 17 is welcomed news to end a year that witnessed too much hatred.

Published in Editorial