Marco Rubio expects to discuss religious freedom with Pope Leo after Trump blasts pontiff
US Secretary of State Marco Rubio is set to discuss Cuba and global religious freedom with Pope Leo during his visit to the Vatican, amidst a rift between Pope Leo and President Donald Trump over the US-Iran conflict. Rubio's trip was planned before Trump's criticism of the Pope.
Marco Rubio is to meet Pope Leo at the Vatican on Thursday to discuss Cuba and global religious freedom. The meeting comes after President Donald Trump criticized the Pope for opposing the US-Iran conflict. Rubio, the US Secretary of State, said the trip was planned before Trump's remarks. The US and Vatican will discuss humanitarian aid to Cuba and the persecution of Christian minorities. Pope Leo has criticized the US-Iran conflict, saying the Church preaches peace and opposes nuclear arms. Rubio is Catholic, as is Vice President JD Vance, and both met the Pope last year. The US ambassador to the Holy See said Rubio and the Pope will 'talk through' their differences.
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