‘Too busy’ Pope snubs Prince Charles: Report

LONDON – Pope Benedict XVI has turned down the invitation to meet Prince Charles on his first state visit to Britain in September, claiming he is “too busy”, a media report said Sunday.

The two men will not get together even though Prince Charles will be in Scotland when the Pontiff starts his three-day trip by …. Read the original article  : ‘Too busy’ Pope snubs Prince Charles: Report.

Cuban church officials reveal names of 12 more prisoners Castro’s gov’t has promised to free

Cuba Church announces release of 12 more prisoners

HAVANA – Cuban church officials on Saturday released the names of 12 more political prisoners who will be freed and sent into exile in the coming days under a landmark agreement with President Raul Castro’s government, bringing to 17 the total number of jailed dissidents who have accepted … Read the original article on Gaea Times at : Cuban church officials reveal names of 12 more prisoners Castro’s gov’t has promised to free.

Cuban church officials reveal names of 5 more prisoners Castro’s gov’t has promised to free

Cuban Church announces release of 5 more prisoners

HAVANA – Officials from the Cuban Roman Catholic Church on Saturday revealed the names of five more political prisoners who will be released into exile in the coming days under a landmark agreement with President Raul Castro’s government.
There was no word, however, on exactly when officials planned to … Original source on Gaea Times at : Cuban church officials reveal names of 5 more prisoners Castro’s gov’t has promised to free.