LIVE BLOG: The Pope's historic US visit
Pope Francis is making his first visit to the United States.
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I had the honor of meeting Pope John Paul II at the Vatican in 1985. I went on to cover 4 of his papal trips, including Cuba in 1998. Now headed back on Friday for the trip of Pope Francis.
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Getting ready... I'm headed to Cuba Friday to cover the visit of Pope Francis. My second trip there for papal coverage..the first in 1998 with then Pope John Paul II. I hope you will join our team for coverage of a story--and a place--so directly connected to the past,present and future of South Florida.
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Today's entry: The team at WPTV is getting ready!
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Two more days till our trip to Cuba! The team could not be more excited. Keep up with us on my blog.
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On Friday Michael Williams WPTV and I will be heading to Havana to cover the Papal visit. I am beyond excited about seeing Cuba for the first time. Both my parents were born on the island, but I have never been. This is will be an opportunity to report on a historic moment for the country and to go back to my roots. Hope you will watch our coverage!
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80 years ago today the Vatican established diplomatic relations with #Cuba. Signed by Pope Pius XI. @wptv http://pbs.twimg.com/media/CPCvmThWEAQROa9.jpg
by Michelle Quesada via twitter 9/17/2015 7:57:49 PM -
It's 3:50 am & I'm on the way to airport to meet the @WPTV #Cuba crew. Watch our @Pontifex coverage starting tonight! http://pbs.twimg.com/media/CPK5VX9VEAAekd_.jpg
by Michelle Quesada via twitter 9/18/2015 1:07:02 PM -
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Off to Cuba.....early http://pbs.twimg.com/media/CPLC53uWgAAuDxN.jpg
by Michael Williams via twitter 9/18/2015 1:07:50 PM -
It's 6am... Our team headed to Havana to cover visit of Pope Francis. http://pbs.twimg.com/media/CPLVLxqWIAEwf3k.jpg
by Michael Williams via twitter 9/18/2015 1:07:52 PM -
Relaxing in style waiting for delayed flight to Havana. Only 220 miles and under an hour once airborne. http://pbs.twimg.com/media/CPL8tQqWwAAHYpN.jpg
by Michael Williams via twitter 9/18/2015 1:07:56 PM -
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Quick snapshot from our cab leaving the airport in Havana! We have arrived. More pics & videos coming soon. @WPTV http://pbs.twimg.com/media/CPN0ZdOVEAATOxE.jpg
by Michelle Quesada via twitter 9/18/2015 9:31:52 PM -
Absolutely breathtaking. #Cuba #elmalecon @Pontifex @WPTV http://pbs.twimg.com/media/CPN35OIUcAEtOnt.jpg
by Michelle Quesada via twitter 9/18/2015 9:47:00 PM -
Beautiful rainbow before landing @ #Havana airport. #CUBA #PopeFrancis #PopeinCuba photo by @WPTV photog Ian Dorety. http://pbs.twimg.com/media/CPO0FtwUkAAsCJm.png
by Michelle Quesada via twitter 9/19/2015 2:09:57 AM -
20 hrs and counting!! Long day and a good one. Our team at Havana press center after filing Pope Francis previews http://pbs.twimg.com/media/CPO8UWvU8AAIwnn.jpg
by Michael Williams via twitter 9/19/2015 2:45:53 AM -
A view of the hotel Nacional this morning from #Havana . @WPTV http://pbs.twimg.com/media/CPRp4rrUAAA2IL6.jpg
by Michelle Quesada via twitter 9/19/2015 3:24:24 PM -
In La Habana Vieja, Old Havana, today. Beautiful buildings, classic cars, and dozens of pedi-cab drivers. @WPTV http://pbs.twimg.com/media/CPSCYJnUYAAQQkG.jpg
by Michelle Quesada via twitter 9/19/2015 5:11:14 PM -
Pope Francis set to arrive. Cuban people excited, hopeful and cautious about change it may mean. http://pbs.twimg.com/media/CPSF88DUkAAnthT.jpg
by Michael Williams via twitter 9/19/2015 5:26:54 PM -
World press gathered for Pope Francis arrival. He lands around 4pm for trip across Cuba. http://pbs.twimg.com/media/CPSKRyFVAAAwonL.jpg
by Michael Williams via twitter 9/19/2015 5:45:43 PM -
Pope Francis greets the Cuban people along Avenida 31 in #Havana #PopeinCuba @Pontifex @WPTV http://pbs.twimg.com/media/CPTPTOjUEAALNi1.png
by Michelle Quesada via twitter 9/19/2015 10:47:18 PM -
Look at joy on faces of young adults on Archdiocese of Miami trip as papal motorcade comes by in Havana.by Michael Williams via twitter 9/19/2015 11:02:09 PM
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Thousands lined up to catch a glimpse @Pontifex . Religious or not, people say he glowed on the #motorcade @WPTV http://pbs.twimg.com/media/CPTT0aOUcAAafow.png
by Michelle Quesada via twitter 9/19/2015 11:07:04 PM -
I write and we edit wherever we can find a spot on papal trip--with deadlines in Havana. Love being a reporter. http://pbs.twimg.com/media/CPTV2lqUkAA4189.jpg
by Michael Williams via twitter 9/19/2015 11:15:56 PM -
So much excitement in Havana. People will wake up b4 sun rises to line up @ Plaza for mass with @Pontifex @WPTV http://pbs.twimg.com/media/CPUDf9GUYAArEK8.jpg
by Michelle Quesada via twitter 9/20/2015 2:35:23 AM -
Pope Francis has arrived for Mass in Havana.by Michael Williams via twitter 9/20/2015 12:45:54 PM
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The faithful--tens of thousands--gathered in Plaza de la Revolucion. Havana http://pbs.twimg.com/media/CPWPeQ9U8AAxwOs.jpg
by Michael Williams via twitter 9/20/2015 2:20:32 PM -
I arrived in predawn hours. I saw one elderly woman with a cane--walking one faith filled step at a time http://pbs.twimg.com/media/CPWP1sAVEAArF-d.jpg
by Michael Williams via twitter 9/20/2015 2:20:43 PM -
In a Cuba where atheism was once the official decree of Castro..the image of Jesus Christ towers over congregation. http://pbs.twimg.com/media/CPWfy9fVEAEnwzU.jpg
by Michael Williams via twitter 9/20/2015 2:22:33 PM -
Pope Francis in homily talking about Christian call to serviceby Michael Williams via twitter 9/20/2015 2:24:07 PM
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Papal choir. http://pbs.twimg.com/media/CPWbZ9UUEAAgqn0.jpg
by Michael Williams via twitter 9/20/2015 2:26:14 PM -
I look on at Cuban faithful-Will life, freedom, prosperity truly expand at this historic time? A story for our times. http://pbs.twimg.com/media/CPWhqJDVAAAbGjQ.jpg
by Michael Williams via twitter 9/20/2015 2:27:52 PM -
Assembled clergy on altar with pope. https://pbs.twimg.com/media/CPWbx3qVAAAbR3f.jpgby Michael Williams via twitter 9/20/2015 2:29:52 PM
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Pope Francis now speaking https://pbs.twimg.com/media/CPWWgKXUcAEx-hV.jpgby Michael Williams via twitter 9/20/2015 2:31:26 PM
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Holy Communion.Papal Mass from Plaza de la Revolucion. https://pbs.twimg.com/media/CPWiN8xUAAA2y__.jpgby Michael Williams via twitter 9/20/2015 2:31:44 PM
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Homily concluded. The Eucharistic Celebration underway as faithful look on https://pbs.twimg.com/media/CPWZPWtUAAI2xy1.jpgby Michael Williams via twitter 9/20/2015 2:32:36 PM
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Mass program handed out to tens of thousands at papal Mass https://pbs.twimg.com/media/CPWdGaiUEAAuwkT.jpgby Michael Williams via twitter 9/20/2015 2:33:08 PM
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Traditional sign of peace at Mass as congregants embrace those around them https://pbs.twimg.com/media/CPWe8u0VAAQWO5K.jpgby Michael Williams via twitter 9/20/2015 2:38:49 PM
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Limited wifi. Signing off for now as Papal Mass about to conclude. https://pbs.twimg.com/media/CPWjY55VAAA38Cw.jpgby Michael Williams via twitter 9/20/2015 2:39:31 PM
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Cuban woman we met @ motorcade invited me to her home in #Miramar in #Havana to watch @Pontifex mass. http://pbs.twimg.com/media/CPXFLzdVAAAIDLJ.jpg
by Michelle Quesada via twitter 9/20/2015 4:41:38 PM -
Cubans say the @Pontifex is the essence of hope & that hope is staying in Havana. Blog entry 6 on this journey bit.ly/1NFqY98 @WPTVby Michelle Quesada via twitter 9/20/2015 6:45:27 PM
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Cuban woman wishes to visit the U.S. to see her son. She's been denied a travel visa four times. Her story @ 6 @WPTV http://pbs.twimg.com/media/CPYGIGsVEAAbVfJ.png
by Michelle Quesada via twitter 9/20/2015 9:25:20 PM -
Yay. Wifi up again. With old colleague superb person and anchor-Craig Stephens of WSVN/7 Miami in Havana. http://pbs.twimg.com/media/CPYiaDPUsAAmycK.jpg
by Michael Williams via twitter 9/20/2015 11:28:53 PM -
They love their soccer in Old Havana http://pbs.twimg.com/media/CPYmtjVUkAAHPV3.jpg
by Michael Williams via twitter 9/20/2015 11:47:40 PM -
With Manuel in Havana. A child fighting the clock. I talk with those inspired to help him . The story tomorrow. http://pbs.twimg.com/media/CPYnLIHUwAEUqDd.jpg
by Michael Williams via twitter 9/20/2015 11:49:47 PM
