Vatican
City, 18 December 2014
(VIS) - The following is the full text of a communique published
yesterday afternoon by the Governorate of Vatican City State.
“The
Holy Father wishes to express his warm congratulations for the
historic decision taken by the Governments of the United States of
America and Cuba to establish diplomatic relations, with the aim of
overcoming, in the interest of the citizens of both countries, the
difficulties which have marked their recent history.”
“In
recent months, Pope Francis wrote letters to the President of the
Republic of Cuba, His Excellency Mr Raul Castro, and the President of
the United States, The Honorable Barack Obama, and invited them to
resolve humanitarian questions of common interest, including the
situation of certain prisoners, in order to initiate a new phase in
relations between the two parties.”
“The
Holy See received delegations of the two countries in the Vatican
last October and provided its good offices to facilitate a
constructive dialogue on delicate matters, resulting in solutions
acceptable to both parties.”
“The
Holy See will continue to assure its support for initiatives which
both nations will undertake to strengthen their bilateral relations
and promote the well-being of their respective citizens.”
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