Pope Benedict XVI wrapped up his trip to Cuba on Wednesday. He preached “truth” and “freedom” at a mass before thousands in Havana’s Revolution Square.
The Pope begins his visit to Cuba on Monday. Many Cubans are ecstatic that the pontiff has chosen to honor Catholics on their island nation. Others worry that the visit overshadows continued political repression.
In some parts of Mexico, Catholics are losing parishioners to evangelical churches. It’s a spiritual flip moving throughout the country, and there’s no better place to see the religious context then Zongozotla. Reporter Monica Campbell visits the town where evangelicals are gaining ground.
Pope Benedict XVI leaves Friday for his first trip to Latin America. His initial stop is Mexico. But Mexico City is not on the Pope’s itinerary. Many speculate that’s because Mexico City recently passed laws that legalize gay marriage and abortion.
The Random Hacks of Kindness movement brings computer experts together to build software that could be used during natural disasters or other global crises.
San Francisco is likely to elect Ed Lee as the city’s first-ever Chinese-American mayor on Tuesday. For the city’s expanding Chinese population, it could mean pride in holding the city’s top spot and it could also boost the standing of the numerous Chinese-language papers.
Mexican chef Monica Martínez is getting ready to hit the streets of San Francisco with bug-based treats.
Occupy Wall Street attracts more than protesters. It’s also drawing tourists from around the world.