The two discussed the situation of the country “and the contribution offered by the Church, especially in the field of charity.” They also touched on some international issues of mutual interest “and stressed the importance of maintaining the commitment to always promote the common good.”
The president gave the Holy Father a silver and bronze sculpture titled “The Reader” and two books by Cuban poets: “Las miradas perdidas,” written by Fina García Marruz, and “La luz del imposible” by Cintio Vitier.
In return, Pope Francis gave Díaz-Canel a bronze work of art depicting a dove carrying an olive branch with the inscription “Be messengers of peace.”
He also presented him with this year’s Message for Peace, the document on human fraternity, and a book on the Statio Orbis of March 27, 2020.
Díaz-Canel, committed to the ideas of his predecessors Fidel and Raúl Castro, will also meet at the Quirinale with Italian President Sergio Mattarella and Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni.
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