The Pope’s visit to Cuba

Get compelete coverage of Pope Francis as he makes his first trip to Cuba, Saturday, Sept. 19, 2015. Havana is the first stop on his 10-day trip in which he will travel around the island and to the United States in recognition the two countries renewign ties. The Pope is expected to address the Cuban people in a huge Sunday Mass at the Plaza de la Revolución.

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Cuba prepares for Saturday arrival of Pope Francis

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This story was originally published September 19, 2015 at 12:01 PM with the headline "The Pope’s visit to Cuba."