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Rubio meets Pope Leo at the Vatican amid tensions
Secretary of State Marco Rubio visited the Vatican to discuss U.S.-Holy See relations. The meeting comes amid criticisms from Trump towards the Pope. (sources: npr, nbcnews, pbs, aljazeera, dvidshub)
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Secretary of State Rubio met with Pope Leo and Vatican Secretary of State Cardinal Pietro Parolin for discussions lasting 2½ hours. The visit aimed to strengthen ties between Washington and the Vatican.
- Rubio's visit focused on preserving U.S.-Holy See relations.
- The meeting included discussions on Middle East peace efforts.
- Trump has made critical remarks about Pope Leo recently.
Why it matters
The meeting highlights the ongoing diplomatic relationship between the U.S. and the Vatican amid rising tensions.
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