'Peacemaker' Rubio tries to appease pope over spat with Trump
Summary
US Secretary of State Marco Rubio met with Pope Leo XIV to ease tensions after a public disagreement between the pope and President Donald Trump. The pope, who is American and marking his first year in office, has faced criticism from President Trump over his statements about the war in Iran.Key Facts
- Pope Leo XIV began his papacy one year ago and is the first American pope.
- The pope is described as simple, discreet, and collegial.
- In April, the pope criticized the war in Iran, which angered President Trump.
- President Trump called the pope weak on crime in response.
- The pope said he is not afraid of the Trump administration.
- To ease tensions, President Trump sent Secretary of State Marco Rubio to meet the pope.
- Rubio is viewed as a peacemaker trying to improve relations between the pope and President Trump.
- Both the pope and President Trump are American and share a language and culture.
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