Pope Francis played key role in U.S.-Cuba reconciliation

Pope Francis played a key role in the back-room negotiations between the U.S. and Cuba that preempted Wednesday's historic announcement of renewed diplomatic relations between the two countries. See also: Pope Francis is coming to the U.S. next year President Obama thanked the Pope for his involvement in the talks during his televised speech on the historic development. SAO: Vatican played a role too. Pope Francis personally issued appeal letter to Obama and Castro calling on them to resolve Gro...