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Pope Francis will visit Cuba on September 19-22

He will celebrate mass in the Plaza de la Revolucion in Havana, Cuba — as both of his predecessors did during their trips to the Caribbean island nation. He will travel to Holguin and pray before the Virgin of Charity of El Cobre, known as the Patroness of Cuba, and meet with Cuban families in the eastern city of Santiago.

Francis has been credited with helping the United States and Cuba reach their historic rapprochement by writing to the leaders of both countries and having the Vatican host their delegations for the final negotiations. The Pope’s visit to Cuba would be a way for him to push the process forward.

AP FEED POINTS
The Associated Press is providing broadcast facilities from the following locations:

>> AP Havana bureau: standup positions from our permanent bureau, located in the 'old Havana' area, with gorgeous 180 degree views of the city.
To view short videos of the locations, please click on the pictures below.
Workspace is available at our Havana bureau, with internet and access to pool and AP video.
>> Havana, Plaza de la Revolucion (20 September): standup positions at the Plaza de la Revolucion where Pope Francis will hold a mass.
>> Santiago de Cuba, Cathedral (21+22 September): standup positions at the Casa Granda, overlooking the Cathedral of our Lady of Assumption.

WORKSPACE, POOL SIGNAL & AP VIDEO
Pool signal of Pope Francis' trip to Cuba, AP video material and editorial support is available at the AP Havana bureau

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Overon

Pope Francis will visit Cuba before his trip to the United States in September, the Vatican announced .

Father Federico Lombardi, director of the Holy See press office, confirmed that Francis had "received and accepted the invitation from the civil authorities and bishops of Cuba" and "decided to pay a visit to the island before his arrival in the United States."

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TIMA

Cuba, Havana

Reuters-TIMA will be offering the following facilities from Revolution Square and Hotel Nacional in Havana as well as locations in Holguin, Santiago de Cuba and El Cobre:

- HD/SD Live stand-up position
- Multi format playout facilities
- Reuters editorial support
- International point-to-point delivery via the Reuters-TIMA network fibre and satellite

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Casablanca Online

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During the Cuba: Pope Francis Visit, Casablanca Online will be offering broadcasters a full range of services, including:

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Eurovision News Events

Havana and Santiago, Cuba, 19-22 September 2015

Pope Francis, the first Pope from Latin America, will visit Cuba ahead of his trip to the United States. He is credited with playing a key role in helping thaw diplomatic relations between the United States and Cuba. The Pope, who is originally from Argentina, will hold a mass on Revolution Square and meet with President Raul Castro in Havana, as well as presiding over masses in Holguin and in Santiago de Cuba.

Eurovision Special Events will offer the following facilities in Cuba:

HAVANA- Hotel Nacional (Available 19 - 22 September)
HD/SD Standup positions
HD/ SD playout
Non-equipped workspaces within the main Press Center
HD/SD connectivity to the Eurovision Global Network

HAVANA- Plaza de la Revolución (Available 20 September)
HD/SD Standup positions
HD/SD Playout (from client's own camera/ player)
HD/SD connectivity to the Eurovision Global Network

SANTIAGO DE CUBA (22 September)
HD/SD Standup positions
HD/SD Playout (from client's own camera/ player)
Limited workspaces
HD/SD connectivity to the Eurovision Global Network

Eurovision Special Events
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newsoperations@eurovision.net
Twitter: @EVspecialevents