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Russian Patriarch Kirill Says Has Big Hopes for Meeting With Pope Francis

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Russian Patriarch Kirill Says Has Big Hopes for Meeting With Pope Francis

16:04 GMT 12.02.2016 (Updated: 16:16 GMT 12.02.2016)

Patriarch Kirill, the head of the Russian Orthodox Church, walks after his arrival at the Jose Marti International Airport in Havana, February 11, 2016 - Sputnik International

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Patriarch of Moscow and All Russia Kirill (center) and President of the Council of State of Cuba Raul Castro (right in the foreground) during a meeting in Havana airport - Sputnik International

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HAVANA (Sputnik) – Patriarch Kirill of Moscow said Friday he has big hopes for his meeting with Pope Francis.

"I have big hopes for my upcoming meeting with Pope Francis," the Russian Orthodox Church head said during a meeting with Cuban leader Raul Castro.

The historic meeting between the two church leaders is set to take place in Havana, Cuba later in the day. It is the first of its kind since Christianity split into Western and Eastern branches in 1054.