NEW : Pope Raul Castro arrives in Cuba , meets with President Benedict XVI . Havana was once an atheist state ; this is only the first papal visit there . Clad all in white , Benedict walked with the Cuban president , who was dressed in a dark suit , and greeted other state officials and clergy . Church officials say the island is about 60 % Catholic , though few openly practice .
NEW : Pope Raul Castro arrives in Cuba , meets with President Benedict XVI . Havana was once an atheist state ; this is only the first papal visit there . Church officials say the island is about 60 % Catholic , though few openly practice .