Pope arrives in Cuba for historic visit

Pope Francis has landed in Havana at the start of an historic 10-day trip to Cuba and the United States after serving as secret mediator of the rapprochement between the former Cold War foes.

Cuban president Raul Castro was at the airport to welcome the pontiff, who will be offering a show of solidarity with Cubans and delivering a message in the United States that Hispanics are the bedrock of the American church.