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Pope Benedict XVI Visits Cuba

Pope Benedict XVI's visit to Cuba this week marks a historic visit to a country in the midst of a period of transition, which the country's Catholics hope will spur further political and social change. Benedict, who arrived Monday and spent the night near Cuba's Virgin of Charity icon in the small mining town of El Cobre, will fly to Havana today to meet with President Raul Castro. His brother, Fidel Castro, is not expected to attend the meeting but might make an appearance at the centerpiece...Full Story
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