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December 17, 2014

Pope Francis credited for urging U.S., Cuba to normalize relations

Cars in Havana drive past a banner Dec. 17 featuring five Cuban prisoners held in U.S. custody; two were previously released. U.S. President Barack Obama announced a shift in policy toward Cuba Dec. 17.

WASHINGTON - Pope Francis personally appealed to President Barack Obama and Cuban President Raul Castro this year to encourage both leaders to normalize diplomatic relations, a senior Obama administration official said.

Published in International