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April 22, 2015 12:48 pm GMT

Pope will stop in Cuba on his way to the U.S.

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Pope Francis will visit Cuba before arriving in the United States in the last week of September, the Vatican said Wednesday.

The Vatican spokesman, Rev. Federico Lombardi, confirmed the Cuba leg to reporters but didn't provide details or dates.

See also: Pope Francis played key role in U.S.-Cuba reconciliation

Francis has been credited with helping the United States and Cuba reach their historic rapprochement by writing to the leaders of both countries and having the Vatican host their delegations for the final negotiations. Francis' visit to Cuba would be a way for him to push the process forward. Read more...

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