On the afternoon of Sunday, September 20, the President of the Councils of State and Ministers, Army General Raúl Castro Ruz, received Pope Francis, on a courtesy visit to Havana’s Palace of the Revolution.
Raúl and the Bishop of Rome are currently holding private talks and will presently exchange gifts.
After the ceremony, the Pontiff will make his way to the Cathedral of Havana, where residents from the municipality of Old Havana are currently awaiting him.
The Cuban people have come out to welcome Pope Francis on his journey to the Cathedral.
(Granma)