As Pope Leo XIV marks his first year as pontiff, US Secretary of State Marco Rubio has visited the Vatican to address the tensions between President Donald Trump and the Catholic Church. Pope Leo has been an outspoken critic of the US’s military actions, particularly regarding Iran, advocating for peace and challenging the current administration’s policies. The future of US-Vatican relations remains uncertain amid these growing strains.
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