Rubio says he wants to speak with Leo XIV about sending humanitarian aid to Cuba
U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio proposed dialogue with Leo XIV about sending humanitarian aid to Cuba through the Church, conditioned on authorization from the island's government.
TL;DR
- U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio plans to discuss increased humanitarian aid to Cuba with Pope Leo XIV.
- The aid would be distributed by the Church in Cuba, but requires authorization from Cuban authorities.
- The U.S. has faced obstacles in sending aid to Cuba previously.
- Rubio also aims to discuss global religious freedom with the Pope.
- Recent U.S. actions against Cuba include an oil embargo and threats of intervention.