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Pope Leo XIV warned of the danger of barbarism due to conflicts

Published on: June 18, 2025
09:33

Vatican City, June 18 (Prensa Latina) Pope Leo XIV warned that current conflicts, involving nuclear and sophisticated weapons, could lead to barbarism greater than that of previous eras.

New Pope Leo XIV visited Cuba on two occasions

Published on: May 10, 2025
13:00

Havana, May 10 (Prensa Latina) On the eve, Father Robert Francis Prevost was inaugurated as Pope Leo XIV, who visited Cuba in April 2008 and in February 2011, according to many people on social media.

Cardinal Robert Prevost becomes Pope, Leo XIV

Published on: May 8, 2025
14:31

Washington, May 8 (Prensa Latina) A pope from the United States?, yes, that was the headline of a Prensa Latina report from here a few days ago, mentioning the names of possible candidates to succeed Francis, among them Cardinal Robert Prevost, who today became Leo XIV.

Pope Francis’ coffin laid to rest in the Basilica of St. Mary Major

Published on: April 26, 2025
08:55

Vatican City, April 26 (Prensa Latina) The coffin containing the remains of Pope Francis was laid to rest in a simple tomb in the Basilica of St. Mary Major, in central Rome, in compliance with his last wishes.

Haitian transitional president completes agenda in France

Published on: January 29, 2025
11:55

Port-au-Prince, Jan 29 (Prensa Latina) The president of the Haitian Presidential Transitional Council, Leslie Voltaire, today fulfills his work agenda in Paris, France.

Pope Francis calls for communication that sows harmony and hope

Published on: January 27, 2025
16:44

Vatican, Jan 27 (Prensa Latina) Pope Francis on Monday called for a new model of truthful communication to fight disinformation, beyond the banal, prejudices and stereotypes, which can sow harmony and hope.

Pope Francis concerned about tension in Colombia’s Catatumbo region

Published on: January 26, 2025
10:31

Vatican City, Jan 26 (Prensa Latina) Pope Francis expressed his concern on Sunday about the violence that is shaking the region of Catatumbo, in northeastern Colombia.

Cuban president sends best wishes for Pope Francis’ health after fall

Published on: January 17, 2025
17:09

Havana, Jan 17 (Prensa Latina) Cuban President Miguel Díaz-Canel on Friday sent best wishes for Pope Francis' health after the Supreme Pontiff fell, as a result of which he got a bruise on his right forearm.

Just nature of Cuba’s penal and penitentiary systems underscored

Published on: January 15, 2025
00:16

Havana, Jan 15 (Prensa Latina) The Cuban Foreign Ministry said on Tuesday that the decision to release 553 people who were serving sentences was made as part of the just and humanitarian nature of the country's penal and penitentiary systems.

Pope Francis urges respect for ceasefire between Israel and Lebanon

Published on: December 1, 2024
11:46

Vatican City, Dec 1 (Prensa Latina) Pope Francis today called for respect for the recently agreed ceasefire between Israel and Lebanon, which ended a conflict for 60 days, after military actions have left some four thousand dead in Lebanese territory.

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