Marco Rubio's Diplomatic Meeting with Pope Leo XIV Amid Tensions Over Iran War
Cold peace at the Vatican: Marco Rubio meets Pope Leo XIV amid Trump-pontiff fallout over Iran war
The Economic Times
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U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio met with Pope Leo XIV in Vatican City on May 7, 2023, amid ongoing tensions stemming from President Donald Trump's criticisms of the Pope regarding the Iran war. The meeting lasted 2.5 hours and included discussions with senior Vatican officials.
- 01Marco Rubio met Pope Leo XIV in Vatican City on May 7, 2023.
- 02The meeting was expected to be tense due to Trump's criticisms of the Pope.
- 03Rubio's visit lasted 2.5 hours.
- 04He also met with senior Vatican officials, including Cardinal Pietro Parolin.
- 05The meeting occurred under tight security.
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On May 7, 2023, U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio visited Vatican City for a significant meeting with Pope Leo XIV. This encounter was anticipated to be tense, given President Donald Trump's ongoing criticisms of the Pope related to the Iran war. Rubio spent 2.5 hours at the Vatican, where he first met with Pope Leo before engaging with senior Vatican officials, including Italian Cardinal Pietro Parolin, the Vatican's top diplomat. The meeting took place under strict security measures, reflecting the sensitive nature of the discussions amidst the backdrop of U.S.-Vatican relations.
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