Saturday, September 19, 2015

Pope Francis' Cuban Visit


Pope Francis’ visit to Cuba is not only an invitation for Cubans to join the Catholic Faith but it is also an indicator of Cuba’s interest to integrate with the world. The Vatican is in a unique position to mediate dialogues between Cuba and Unites States. Pope Francis’ primary agenda is to persuade the United States to end its fifty year embargo against Cuba. The Cuban people expect Pope Francis to not only expand the Catholic religion but to advocate for social improvement in Cuba. The Catholic Church is not willing to directly intervene in internal conflict within a country but it clear that Pope Francis’ visit to Cuba is far more than symbolic.  Positive technological changes are heading to Cuba as Internet and telephone companies are some of the first industries prepared to establish business in Cuba. Although the Cuban government can open its border and engage in trade, Cuban citizens may require some time to adjust to new technologies and the inevitable change that will alter the landscape of the island.

Yiby Person

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