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Rubio meets Pope Leo: Can they heal White House-Vatican rift?
Key takeaways
- The State Department says Leo-Rubio meeting underscores ‘strong ties’ despite Trump’s recent attacks on the pope.
- On Friday, Leo marks his first year leading the 1.4 billion-member Catholic Church.
- Here is what happened during the meeting, and whether it signals a thaw between the Vatican and Washington.
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The State Department says Leo-Rubio meeting underscores ‘strong ties’ despite Trump’s recent attacks on the pope.
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Pope Leo XIV and US Secretary of State Marco Rubio met on Thursday during the latter’s trip to Rome, with hopes of improving relations between the Vatican and Washington at a time when United States President Donald Trump has repeatedly attacked the pontiff.
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