Rubio Plans Vatican Visit as Trump's Fight With Pope Leo Opens New Diplomatic Rift
- Posted on May 5, 2026
- By International Business Times
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Rubio Plans Vatican Visit as Trump's Fight With Pope Leo Opens New Diplomatic Rift
Secretary of State Marco Rubio is expected to travel to Vatican City this week for a meeting with Pope Leo XIV, a delicate diplomatic mission aimed at easing tensions after President Donald Trump's public attacks on the first American pontiff drew criticism across political and religious circles.
