Cuba Seeks Vatican's Help to Lift US Oil Embargo

0:00On March 27th, Cuban leaders have reached out to the Vatican for help and convincing President Donald Trump's administration to relax its strict oil. Embargo Officials from Havana held high-level talks with Vatican representatives, including Pope Leo, according to sources cited by the Washington Post. The move comes amid ongoing discussions between Cuba and the United States earlier this month, as the blockade worsens the island's deepening economic troubles. No one from the Vatican press office, the White House, or the Cuban government has commented on the request, and Reuters has not been able to confirm the details. Reports also pointed the Trump team considering ways to push out Cuban President Miguel de Ascanel, adding tension to the strained relations that show no signs of easing anytime soon. National News, powered by AI, this is US News Today. I'm Corey with The Story.