Agenzia Fides REPORT - The Ambassador of Cuba in Mexico, Manuel Aguilera de la Paz, attended Sunday Mass celebrated by the Primate Cardinal of Mexico, Norberto Rivera Carrera, Archbishop of Mexico, in the Metropolitan Cathedral. In his homily, the Cardinal wanted to specifically mention the presence of the Ambassador, who has exercised his right to religious freedom. "We rejoice because with your presence, you exercise a right that in your country it is now clear, that of religious freedom", said the Cardinal. Before the celebration, the Cardinal and the Ambassador met for 45 minutes. Among the issues faced, as revealed by the local press, there was the Pope's visit to Cuba and Mexico next March. The Ambassador was accompanied by a group of collaborators, but declined to make statements to the press. Cardinal Rivera Carrera said that the Cuban people received "with great affection", Pope John Paul II and then added: "We know with certainty that the commander (Fidel Castro) and President Raul (Castro) are taking care of each detail of Pope Benedict XVI’s visit". (CE) (Agenzia Fides 13/2/2012)
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