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Secretary of State Marco Rubio visits Pope Leo XIV to ease Vatican tensions
U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio arrived in Rome on May 7 to meet with Pope Leo XIV, marking an effort to ease tensions between Washington and the Vatican amid President Trump's criticism of the pontiff.
Diplomatic Mission to the Vatican
U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio arrived at Rome's Ciampino airport for a two-day visit to Italy and the Vatican, seeking to ease tensions between Washington and the Vatican while also promoting President Trump's interests.
Relations between the Vatican and the U.S. are at a low point over the Iran war, with the pope and the president trading barbs. Secretary of State Marco Rubio met with Leo in Rome.
The visit comes amid broader U.S. diplomatic activity centered on ongoing negotiations with Iran.