Trump Administration Live Updates: Rubio Will Meet With Pope, Vatican Says
Secretary of State Marco Rubio will meet with Pope Leo XIV on Thursday, according to the Vatican, amid tensions between Washington and the Vatican following President Trump's criticism of the pontiff. Rubio will also meet with Italian Foreign Minister Antonio Tajani and possibly Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni.
Secretary of State Marco Rubio will travel to Rome and meet with Pope Leo XIV on Thursday, the Vatican announced. The meeting comes amid tensions between Washington and the Vatican following President Trump's criticism of the pontiff. Rubio will also meet with Italian Foreign Minister Antonio Tajani and possibly Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni. Tensions began in March when the pope spoke out against the war in Iran, criticizing those who use Christian teaching to promote war. Trump responded by attacking the pope on social media, accusing him of being 'weak on crime' and 'catering to the Radical Left.' The pope subsequently defended himself, stating he had 'no fear' of the Trump administration.
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