[Flash] Rubio Meets Pope Leo Amid US-Vatican Tensions Over Iran War US Secretary of State Rubio met with Pope Leo. As the first American pope, Leo has drawn criticism from the Trump administration for his firm opposition to the Iran war and hardline immigration policies. The meeting is seen as an effort to ease tensions between Washington and the Vatican. Source: BBC World
Pope Leo Rejects Nuclear Weapons Claim, Pushes Back Against Trump The Guardian reported that Pope Leo has explicitly rejected claims that he supports nuclear weapons, creating a public disagreement with President Trump on the issue. Trump had previously claimed publicly that the Pope held a supportive stance toward nuclear weapons and had made a series of critical remarks. The Vatican swiftly denied the claim, stating that the Holy See has consistently opposed the use and proliferation of nuclear weapons. ...
[Flash] Trump has again criticized Pope Leo’s stance on the Iran conflict, accusing the pope of “endangering lives,” AP News reported. The comments could complicate Secretary of State Rubio’s planned visit to the Vatican this week, highlighting a divergence between the US administration and the Vatican on Iran policy.
US Secretary of State Marco Rubio plans to meet Pope Leo XIV to discuss Iran tensions and differences between the Trump administration and the Vatican