Marco Rubio and the American Pope Strike a Conciliatory Tone

The United States praised the “strength” of its relations with the Vatican on Thursday after Secretary of State Marco Rubio was received by Pope Leo XIV, with the clearly stated objective of easing tensions following sharp criticism from Donald Trump.

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Marco Rubio and the American Pope Strike a Conciliatory Tone

Le pape Léon XIV et le secrétaire d'État américain Marco Rubio

The United States praised the “strength” of its relations with the Vatican on Thursday after Secretary of State Marco Rubio was received by Pope Leo XIV, with the clearly stated objective of easing tensions following sharp criticism from Donald Trump.

The meeting “highlighted the strength of the relationship between the United States and the Holy See, as well as their shared commitment to peace and human dignity,” State Department spokesperson Tommy Pigott said in a statement.

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