Pope John Paul II Visits Cuba



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Pope John Paul II’s visit to Cuba in 1998 marked the first time a pope visited the island. Although Cuba’s Communist government has long discouraged membership in the Roman Catholic Church, Cuban president Fidel Castro extended an invitation to the pope and encouraged citizens to welcome him during his stay in Cuba.

BBC Worldwide Americas, Inc.

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