Posted on 04/17/2015 6:25:35 AM PDT by marshmallow
Francis considering visit to island during America trip
Pope Francis is considering a trip to Cuba in September to tie in with his visit to the United States, a move that could further improve diplomatic relations between the US and Cuba.
The Vatican spokesman, Jesuit Father Federico Lombardi, said that Francis “is considering the idea of a Cuba leg” but that discussions about the visit are at a preliminary stage.
According to Associated Press, he added that it was too early to say that a decision has been taken or that operational planning was underway.
In what will be the Pope’s first trip to the US, the Pontiff will travel to Washington DC, New York and Philadelphia in September. He will join a session in Congress and be hosted by President Obama in the White House.
A visit to Cuba would be a historic addition to this itinerary. Pope Francis has already played a major role in the re-opening of diplomatic relations between Cuba and the US, last summer writing letters to both Barack Obama and Raul Castro that eventually led to the release of US prisoner, Alan Gross.
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This guy is a marxist mess.
We are on the verge of a great catastrophe. If the sanctions against Cuba are lifted, development of the country may proceed. If development proceeds, more carbon dioxide will be produced, disrespecting the earth, and by extension, the poor.
I would suggest that he visit Cuba as soon as possible so that that he can enjoy it in its purist communist form.
It's certainly not as if there are any problems in the Church for him to take care of...
I look forward to any off-the-cuff interviews while traveling. I’m sure they will be enlightening...and totally Catholic. /s
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