Nuncio says upcoming papal visit shows love and care for Cuba

(February 25, 2012 The Apostolic Nuncio to Cuba has said that the charity and care shown by the Pontiffs for Cuba are what bind Blessed John Paul’s 1998 visit to the upcoming visit of Pope Benedict XVI to the Caribbean nation. Apostolic nuncio Archbishop Bruno Musarò made the observation to the SIR news agency of the Italian bishops’ conference. He said that Pope Benedict’s March 26-28 visit is short and packed, but as in all apostolic journeys, he is coming to visit the pilgrim Church in Cuba, he comes to confirm his Cuban brothers in faith. He lamented that Cuba’s economic reforms catch media attention, “while the most important changes which nobody talks about take place in the hearts and minds of those people who welcomed John Paul II’s message.” “ Basically, this is about hoping in the future of the island, the joy of knowing one is loved and respected, thus starting a path of reconciliation and work for the common good”, Archbishop Musarò added. Pope Benedict will first visit Mexico March 23-25 and then fly to Cuba on Mar. 26 and return to Rome on March 28.