Rubio meets Pope Leo to discuss White House-Vatican relations

Pope Leo XIV and U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio met in Rome to discuss improving relations between the Vatican and Washington amid tensions stemming from President Donald Trump’s criticisms of the pontiff. The Vatican stated they reaffirmed their commitment to fostering good bilateral relations and exchanged views on global issues, including the need for peace. Although Rubio’s visit signals potential thawing ties, experts noted that no substantive agreements were reached during the discussions.

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