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Pope Francis set to leave Cuba

Pontiff to preside over Mass at Santiago before flying to US

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(ANSA) - Santiago, September 22 - Pope Francis will spend his fourth and final day in Cuba on Tuesday before flying to the United States for the second part of this week's trip.
    The Argentine pontiff arrived in the Cuban city of Santiago on Monday after spending time in Havana and Holguin.
    On Tuesday he will preside over Mass at the minor Basilica of the shrine Virgen de la Caridad del Cobre in Santiago.
    He will then meet with families at Santiago's Our Lady of the Assumption Cathedral. At around 12.30 local time, (18:30 in Italy) the pope will take off from Cuba for the United States. He is expected to arrive at the Andrews Air Force base near Washington DC at 16:00 local time (22:00 in Italy), where he will be welcomed by President Barack Obama and First Lady Michelle Obama. http://popefrancisnewsapp.com/

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