Secretary of State Marco Rubio is bracing for a “frank” conversation with Pope Leo XIV when he heads to Vatican City this week after friction between the Bishop of Rome and President Trump, the US ambassador to the Holy See said.
Rubio preps for ‘frank’ chat with Pope Leo XIV amid Vatican friction with Trump
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May 05, 2026
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