Raul Castro to meet with Pontiff
May 05, 2015
Cuban President Raul Castro will meet with Pope Francis on Sunday, May 10, the Vatican has disclosed.
The meeting—which comes shortly after the announcement that the Holy Father will visit Cuba in September—will be a private affair, not an official state visit, the Vatican said.
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Further information:
- Vatican: Francis to receive Raúl Castro (Vatican Insider)
- Confirmed: Pope will visit Cuba in September (CWN, 4/22)
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