For many years now, both governments and assorted international institutions have addressed the fate of both Los cinco and Alan Gross, especially after their corresponding cases reached each country's Supreme Court. In essence, it has turned into a game of Chicken.

Benedict is not the champion of social justice that Pope John was. But now Benedict has the opportunity to show his compassion. After calling for the release of Alan Gross, he should likewise call on Obama to release the rest of the Cuban Five.

HAVANA -- The first member of a Cuban spy ring to walk free from prison in the United States thanked islanders Friday for their support during his 13 ...

The US Supreme Court has refused to review the case of five Cubans who are serving long sentences in the US for spying for the Castro government....