Fr. Lombardi on possible papal visit to Cuba

(Vatican Radio) The Director of the Holy See’s Press office, Father Federico Lombardi confirmed on Friday that Pope Francis was considering the possibility of a Cuba leg during his upcoming visit to the United States in September.  At the same time, he noted that talks with the Cuban authorities are still at an initial stage and therefore it’s too early to say that a decision has been taken or that there is an operational plan underway.