Pope Francis takes a victory lap after brokering US-Cuba breakthrough
Pope Francis welcomed the renewal of diplomatic relations between the U.S. and Cuba on Thursday (Dec. 18), saying he was happy to see an end to a half-century standoff between the two nations.
But it was left to others at the Vatican to explain what a crucial role Francis himself played in bringing about a revolutionary change in the Cold War-era relationship.
Addressing several new ambassadors as they presented their credentials to the Holy See, Francis stressed that the work of an ambassador was about taking “small steps ... that always end up making peace, getting close to the hearts of the people, promoting brotherhood.”...