Pope Francis In Cuba

Reuters: Pope meets Fidel Castro, warns against ideology on Cuba trip

Pope Francis met Cuba's revolutionary leader Fidel Castro on Sunday hours after warning Cubans to beware the dangers of ideology and the lure of selfishness as their country enters a new era of closer ties with the United States.

Latin America's first pope and Castro, the region's last surviving leftist icon of the 20th century, discussed religion and world affairs at the home of the 89-year-old retired president for about 40 minutes.

Vatican spokesman Father Federico Lombardi said the meeting, which included Castro's wife and other family members, was "very relaxed, fraternal and friendly."

WNU Editor: I am not surprised that Fidel Castro showed up .... colostomy bag and all. I wish Pope Francis made a point of seeing some of the opposition in Cuba .... but I guess that was asking for too much. Next stop for the Pope ... the U.S. .... and some interesting guests that President Obama wants to introduce to him .... Vatican Disputes White House Guest List for Papal Visit (WSJ).