Rubio Seeks Vatican Bridge After Trump-Pope Clash Over Iran
TL;DR
U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio met Pope Leo XIV at the Vatican to ease tensions sparked by President Trump's criticisms, focusing on war, humanitarian concerns, and peace. The pope reiterated opposition to nuclear weapons and spoke on immigration and moral leadership, while a former ambassador credited diplomacy with potentially shaping future policy and emphasized bridge-building over violence.
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- Late Night Recaps Rubio’s Peacemaking Papal Visit The New York Times
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