WATCH LIVE: White House briefing with Rubio may address Vatican trip, Strait of Hormuz efforts
Summary
Secretary of State Marco Rubio will visit Rome and Vatican City to ease tensions between President Trump and Pope Leo XIV over U.S. policies, especially related to the Iran conflict. Rubio plans to meet with the Pope and Italian officials to discuss security and diplomatic issues.Key Facts
- Marco Rubio will travel to Italy and Vatican City on Thursday and Friday.
- He will meet Pope Leo XIV, the first American pope, on Thursday.
- Rubio is a Catholic and has visited Italy or the Vatican at least three times as Secretary of State.
- The trip aims to reduce tension between President Trump and the Pope over U.S. policies.
- Discussions will focus on the Middle East situation and mutual interests in the Western Hemisphere.
- Rubio will also meet Italian leaders about shared security concerns and strategic cooperation.
- A White House briefing with Rubio is scheduled for 3 p.m. EDT.
- The visit connects to ongoing efforts related to the Iran conflict and the Strait of Hormuz.
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