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Pope Francis has congratulated both the US and Cuba on restoring relations, as the Vatican together with Canada were confirmed to have played a significant role in the talks which broke 50 years of cold.
The Vatican said that it was a key player in negotiations between the two countries, “resulting in solutions acceptable to both parties.”