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Pope Francis May Add Stop In Cuba To Fall Trip That Includes Philadelphia

By Mike DeNardo

PHILADELPHIA (CBS) - The Vatican says Pope Francis is thinking about adding Cuba to his itinerary during his September journey to North America, which includes a trip to Philadelphia.

The pope is coming to Philadelphia September 26th and 27th. He's also making stops in Washington and New York.

The pontiff played a major role in helping to broker a deal toward normalizing relations between the U.S. and Cuba.

KYW Newsradio asked this man in Center City what he thought about another Papal stop:

"I think the Pope going to Cuba is perfectly okay. I have no problem with that. I certainly have a problem with a president who unilaterally decides to open up those relationships."

A Vatican spokesman says it's too early to say whether any logistics for a Cuba visit are being worked out, and that no final decision has been made.

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