Address by Pope John Paul II at the welcome ceremony during his apostolic journey to Cuba (January 21-25, 1998)
Beloved children of the Catholic Church in Cuba: I know well how long you have waited for the time of my Visit, and you know how much I have desired it. That is why I accompany with prayer my best vows so that this land can offer everyone an atmosphere of freedom, mutual trust, social justice and lasting peace. […]