Pope Francis and Cuban President Miguel Díaz-Canel Bermúdez, along with his wife, Lis Cuesta Peraza, exchanged greetings and gifts.
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On Tuesday, during the meeting held between Pope Francis and President Diaz-Canel, Diaz-Canel expressed his happiness about Francis recovery of the abdominal hernia operation he had days ago.
“It’s good to see you recovered” said Diaz-Canel, “me too” Francis replied.
“It is an immense pleasure, may it be many times; a pleasure to meet you” said Cuesta as she greeted him cordially.
El presidente @DiazCanelB sostuvo una audiencia privada con el papa Francisco, durante poco más de 30 minutos.
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June 20, 2023
During the exchange, Diaz-Canel presented Francis with a work of art representative of Cuban culture.
As a present, the Vatican gave Díaz-Canel a handmade sculpture of poly-chrome bronze design by Michele Palazzetti.
The meeting between Diaz-Canel and Francis was held in the office adjacent to the Paul VI Hall, where major Vatican events are held.
#FromTheSouth News Bits | The President of Cuba Miguel Díaz Canel, arrived in Italy where he will carry out a work agenda that includes meetings with Pope Francis and President Sergio Mattarella. pic.twitter.com/ktMzXKaU4S
— teleSUR English (@telesurenglish)
June 19, 2023
