Jan 19, 2025 · Pope Francis has hailed the release of Cuban prisoners as a “gesture of great hope” that he prays will be undertaken elsewhere.

Jan 19, 2025 · ROME (AP) — Pope Francis on Sunday hailed the release of Cuban prisoners as a “gesture of great hope” that he prayed would be undertaken elsewhere, as he welcomed an …

Jan 16, 2025 · The Vatican’s top diplomat has called the gradual release of 553 prisoners in Cuba “a sign of great hope” at the beginning of the Catholic Church’s jubilee year.

Jun 20, 2023 · VATICAN CITY (AP) — Pope Francis, in his first full week back at the Vatican following abdominal surgery, met on Tuesday with Cuba’s president, part of the Holy See’s …

Jan 20, 2025 · Pope Francis described the recently announced release of prisoners by the Cuban Government, following a Vatican-mediated agreement, as "a gesture of great hope."

Jan 15, 2025 · The Cuban government announced the release of 553 prisoners through the mediation of Pope Francis “in the spirit of the Ordinary Jubilee of 2025.”

Jan 16, 2025 · The Cuban government’s announcement of the prisoner release dated Jan. 14 cited 'the spirit of the Ordinary Jubilee of 2025' and noted Pope Francis’ mediation in the …

Jan 15, 2025 · Cuba’s statement refers to Pope Francis’ call to release prisoners during the 2025 Jubilee Year of Hope, which began on Dec. 24, 2024, at the Vatican.

Jan 15, 2025 · Now, as the Holy Year begins, Cuba has announced the release of 553 prisoners. These developments serve as much-needed signs of hope, helping to lift our gaze from the …

Jan 19, 2025 · Pope welcomes Cuba's prisoner release following talks with Vatican as part of long-standing dialogue Pope Francis has hailed the release of Cuban prisoners as a “gesture …