Pope Leo, after Rubio meeting, asks God to inspire leaders to calm tensions - Reuters

<a href="https://news.google.com/rss/articles/CBMirgFBVV95cUxQb2tZaVctdTZaV09Ecnd3RUkwMFhHb2w1RmZiQmNyRnpGNUc1WnJoS0QyWUp4V0VGMmRtbWRsaENCTGd4UDNkdXNQMGlBekJLM2NORXZ3bHFYd2NYbmN3NmpyVnNsTUxWX1RqSk1uY3I2dzJLRmkwZmVlVmk5bVE1eWItTHFFeU9oOUZhc1pOeXlCN1hidDNUMkxnM29JcUUxX3hITDhSeGxMalpSZ2c?oc=5" target="_blank">Pope Leo, after Rubio meeting, asks God to inspire leaders to calm tensions</a>&nbsp;&nbsp;<font color="#6f6f6f">Reuters</font>

During a tense summit on May 7, 2026, U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio met with Pope Leo XIV amid escalating tensions between the Vatican and President Donald Trump. The Vatican issued a carefully worded statement describing the encounter as a 'cordial exchange of views,' focusing on global conflicts and the pursuit of peace. However, the tone of the interaction suggested diplomatic strain.

Secretary of State Marco Rubio met Thursday with Pope Leo XIV to ease diplomatic tensions after Trump’s attacks on the pontiff for advocating peace and negotiations in the Iran conflict. The Vatican and the U.S. State Department emphasized their strong relationship and shared commitment to promoting peace and human dignity.

The Vatican emphasized the 'need to work tirelessly in favour of peace' during talks with U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio, who is in Rome to ease tensions after Donald Trump’s repeated criticisms of Pope Leo XIV. The meeting underscored the strong relationship between the United States and the Holy See and their shared commitment to promoting peace and human dignity.

Secretary of State Marco Rubio and Pope Leo XIV met Thursday at the Vatican to discuss the situation in the Middle East and other matters, a meeting that came after weeks of tension between the American-born pontiff and President Trump. The meeting underscored the strong relationship between the United States and the Holy See and their shared commitment to promoting peace and human dignity.

Amid tension between Washington and the Vatican, Secretary of State Marco Rubio met privately with Pope Leo XIV at the Vatican to discuss religious freedom, humanitarian crises, and political tensions. The meeting underscored the strong relationship between the United States and the Holy See and their shared commitment to promoting peace and human dignity.

U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio left the Vatican on Thursday after seeing Pope Leo in what was expected to have been a fraught meeting following President Donald Trump's repeated attacks on the Catholic leader over the Iran war. Rubio spent 2-1/2 hours at the Vatican before driving away in a convoy under tight security. He met initially with Leo before sitting down with senior Vatican officials, including top diplomat Italian Cardinal Pietro Parolin.