Pope and Russian patriarch meets after 1000 yrs of rift

Pope Francis and Patriarch Kirill embraced and kissed each other three times on the cheek during their landmark meeting at Havana airport in Cuba. It was the first time a pope and Russian patriarch have ever met. The two religious leaders met in Cuba As they greeted each other, the pontiff said: "Finally, We are brothers. "It is very clear that this is the will of God." Kirill said: "Yes, things are much easier now." The two religious leaders then held talks about healing the rift between their Churches as well as their concerns over the persecution of Christians in the Middle East.