Viaje apostólico a Cuba y a Estados Unidos de América

Abstract

The tenth apostolic trip of Pope Francis had as schedule a visit to the Cuban republic, the United States and the visit to the Headquarters of the United Nations, during its participation in the VIII World Meeting of Families, in Philadelphia, from 18th to 28th September 2015. It was a long awaited trip after the turn in US policy toward Cuba and discussed embargo, consequence of the missile crisis and last embers of the cold war in October 1962. It is unprecedented success of the strategy of the Holy See: A difficult and complicated itinerary after the decision of USA to normalize diplomatic relations between both countries. The papal trip faced up a strong opposition from conservative groups. The future will bring the fruits obtained that can scan on the horizon.