Pope defends peacemaking mission amid Trump clash

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Pope Francis reiterates that the Church’s mission is to preach the Gospel and peace, even as Donald Trump accuses him of backing Iran having a nuclear weapon; the dispute unfolds as U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio heads to the Vatican to discuss the Middle East and bilateral ties, while Vatican officials say there is no deep rift with Washington and Italian leaders, including Meloni, weigh in on the tensions.
- Mission is to preach peace, says Pope in response to Trump attacks BBC
- Trump lashes out at Pope Leo again ahead of Rubio trip to Rome The Washington Post
- Rubio says Vatican trip not aimed at assuaging tensions with Pope Leo Politico
- Pope Fires Back With Blistering Truth After Trump Meltdown The Daily Beast
- Marco Rubio expects 'frank' meeting with pope as Trump takes new potshots at Leo NBC News
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