Pope confirms trip to Cuba, Mexico before Easter

Benedict confirmed his travel plans during a Mass on Monday honoring Mexico’s patron saint, the Virgin of Guadalupe.

In his homily, the 84-year-old pope said he hoped his trip would help build a society “rooted in the development of the common good, the triumph of love and the spread of justice.”

He said this was “a precious time to evangelize with a solid faith, a lively hope and ardent charity.”