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U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio Visits the Vatican
The Vatican said the 2 sides reaffirmed ties and discussed peace, religious freedom and humanitarian crises during a 2.5-hour visit.
- U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio visited the Vatican on Thursday to mend relations with Pope Leo XIV following President Donald Trump's recent public criticisms of the Pope regarding Iran and immigration policies.
- Tensions escalated last month when Trump used social media to label the Pope as "soft on crime and terrorism," citing the Holy See's stances on deportation and the Iran war.
- Pope Leo XIV denied claims he supports Iran obtaining nuclear weapons, stating the Catholic Church "for years has spoken out against all nuclear weapons." Cardinal Pietro Parolin called Trump's attacks "strange."
- During Thursday's two-and-a-half-hour visit, Rubio and Cardinal Pietro Parolin reaffirmed the "shared commitment to fostering good bilateral relations" between the United States and the Holy See, discussing humanitarian efforts and Middle East peace.
- Rubio continues his visit in Rome on Friday with scheduled meetings involving Italian Premier Giorgia Meloni and Foreign Minister Antonio Tajani to address broader regional interests.
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