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November 2, 2015

Syriac Catholic bishops call for diplomacy to achieve peace in Syria, Iraq

Syrians look at a destroyed field hospital in the rebel-held area of Douma on the outskirts of Damascus, Oct. 29. Syriac Catholic bishops, meeting in Lebanon for their annual synod, called for an end to the conflicts in Syria and Iraq through diplomacy.

BEIRUT - Syriac Catholic bishops, meeting in Lebanon during their annual Synod, called for a diplomatic solution to achieve peace in Syria and Iraq.

Published in International
April 13, 2015

Obama and Castro take next steps to normalize U.S.-Cuba ties

Cuba's President Raul Castro shakes hands with U.S. President Barack Obama as they hold a bilateral meeting during the seventh Summit of the Americas in Panama City April 11. Obama and Castro, who shook hands at the summit, seek to restore ties between the Cold War foes.

PANAMA CITY - An hourlong meeting April 11 between U.S. President Barack Obama and Cuban President Raul Castro marked the first such personal encounter between the leaders of the two neighbouring countries since 1958.

Published in International
December 18, 2014

Pope Francis takes a victory lap after brokering U.S.-Cuba breakthrough

Pope Francis is greeted by 13 new ambassadors to the Holy See as they present their letters of credential at the Vatican Dec. 18. During the special audience, the pope expressed his joy over the historic turning point in U.S.-Cuba relations as the two countries agreed to restore diplomatic ties after half a century.

VATICAN CITY - Pope Francis welcomed the renewal of diplomatic relations between the United States and Cuba Dec. 18, saying he was happy to see an end to a half-century standoff between the two nations.

Published in Vatican
December 18, 2014

U.S. Church leaders pleased that U.S.-Cuba will rebuild relations

A car drives past the building of the the U.S. diplomatic mission in Cuba, the U.S. Interests Section, in Havana, in this 2013 file photo. U.S. President Barack Obama announced a shift in policy toward Cuba Dec. 17.

WASHINGTON - American Church officials expressed optimism about plans by the United States and Cuba to normalize diplomatic relations and work toward reshaping how the two neighbouring countries interact with each other.

Published in International
December 17, 2014

Pope Francis credited for urging U.S., Cuba to normalize relations

Cars in Havana drive past a banner Dec. 17 featuring five Cuban prisoners held in U.S. custody; two were previously released. U.S. President Barack Obama announced a shift in policy toward Cuba Dec. 17.

WASHINGTON - Pope Francis personally appealed to President Barack Obama and Cuban President Raul Castro this year to encourage both leaders to normalize diplomatic relations, a senior Obama administration official said.

Published in International