Marco Rubio to meet pope at the Vatican after Trump attacks on pontiff
Summary
US Secretary of State Marco Rubio will meet Pope Leo at the Vatican to address tensions following President Donald Trump's public criticisms of the pope. Rubio aims to ease relations between the US and the Vatican while also holding talks with the Italian government amid worsening ties.Key Facts
- Marco Rubio is set to meet Pope Leo at the Vatican on Thursday morning.
- The meeting follows President Trump's repeated attacks on the pope over his stance on the Iran conflict and nuclear weapons.
- President Trump accused the pope of supporting nuclear weapons and endangering Catholics.
- Pope Leo denied the accusations, stating the Church has long opposed nuclear weapons.
- Rubio explained Trump's criticism is linked to concerns about Iran potentially acquiring nuclear arms.
- The Vatican described the conflict between Trump and the pope as unusual and troubling.
- Rubio will also meet Italian Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni, as US-Italy relations have also become strained.
- Meloni has distanced herself from Trump after his attacks on the pope and criticism of Italy’s refusal to back US policies on Iran.
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