Raul Castro stands down as Cuban Communist Party leader Cuban Communist Party leader Raul Castro has said he is resigning from the role, ending his family's six decades in power. World • 17 Apr 21
Cuba confirms candidate to replace President Castro Cuban officials have confirmed that Miguel Diaz-Canel is the sole candidate to succeed President Raul Castro. Cuba • 19 Apr 18
Cubans prepare for Castro's stepping down Cuban President Raul Castro is set to step down on Thursday, passing the baton to a new generation in a transition that brings to a … World • 17 Apr 18
Pope Francis meets Cuba's Raul Castro Pope Francis has met Cuba's Raul Castro who thanked the pontiff for brokering the thaw between Havana and Washington. News • 11 May 15
Obama plans to remove Cuba from terrorism list US President Barack Obama has told Congress that he plans to remove Cuba from the US list of state sponsors of terrorism. News • 15 Apr 15
Obama and Castro to share stage at Summit US President Barack Obama and Cuban President Raul Castro will share the same stage today in an encounter rich with symbolism as their countries set … News • 10 Apr 15
Castro hails 'obstacle' removal in US-Cuba affairs Cuban President Raul Castro has hailed the removal of an "obstacle" in US-Cuba relations, saying he is ready to discuss any topic with the United … News • 20 Dec 14
Obama announces major Cuban policy shift US President Barack Obama has said a "new chapter" has been opened in ties with Cuba. News • 17 Dec 14
Cuba's Raul Castro to retire as leader in 2018 Cuban President Raul Castro has said he will stand down at the end of his second term in 2018, ending the Castro political era. News • 25 Feb 13
Pope meets Fidel Castro after Havana mass Pope Benedict has urged Cubans to search for "authentic freedom" and wound up his trip with a meeting with the communist country's revolutionary icon Fidel … News • 28 Mar 12
Pope celebrates open-air mass in Cuba Pope Benedict XVI has celebrated an open-air mass for tens of thousands of people in the city of Santiago on the first day of his … News • 27 Mar 12
Pope Benedict begins Cuba visit Pope Benedict arrives in Cuba today on a three-day visit that has fuelled aspirations for deeper economic and political change on the communist-run island. News • 27 Mar 12
