HAVANA (CBSMiami/AP) — Good Friday has been declared a holiday in Cuba for the first time in decades following an appeal by Pope Benedict XVI. The Communist government said in a communique Saturday ...

In response to Pope Benedict XVI’s specific request to Cuban President Raúl Castro, the Cuban government has announced that this coming Good Friday will be a one-time national holiday. The ...

As the gas lines grow longer, tempers in Cuba are growing shorter. Since mid-April, Cuba has been beset with its most dire fuel shortages in years, prompting comparisons to the severe disruptions ...

Although its tropical setting is similar to its Caribbean neighbours, a distinctive history and culture make Cuba a truly unique destination. It is a country that evokes images of times gone by, from ...