Roundup: Pope Francis arrives in Cuba
Pope Francis talks with Cuban President Raul Castro during an arrival ceremony at Jose Marti International Airport in Havana
Pope Francis talks with Cuban President Raul Castro during an arrival ceremony at Jose Marti International Airport in Havana Sept. 19. (CNS photo | Paul Haring)
Pope Francis arrived in Havana, Cuba, Sept. 19. Both he and President Raul Castro offered remarks at the airport welcome ceremony, with Pope Francis urging the continual improvement of U.S.-Cuba relations. Here are some first takes on his speech, the complete prepared text of the address, Tweets from journalists on the ground, photos, and video of the welcome ceremony.
Analysis
From Catholic News Service: Pope arrives in Cuba calling for freedom, better U.S.-Cuba relations
From National Catholic Reporter: In Cuba, Francis urges continued thaw in relations with US
From Crux: The pope in Cuba: Keep working with the US to improve relations
From the Vatican News Agency: Pope Francis arrives in Cuba, encourages reconciliation
From Catholic News Agency: Restoration of ties with US a sign of hope, Pope says in Cuba
Prepared text
Welcoming ceremony: Address of His Holiness Pope Francis
On the ground
Video
Courtesy Vatican Television Center.
