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Pope Leo and Rubio Meet: White House-Vatican Relations

Updated 2026-05-08 11:05 UTC 1 source Neutral

Senator Marco Rubio met with Pope Leo to discuss healing the rift between the White House and Vatican. The meeting is seen as a sign of strong ties despite recent tensions.

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Al Jazeera
The State Department says Leo-Rubio meeting underscores 'strong ties', despite Trump’s recent attacks on the pope.
2026-05-08 10:38 UTC
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