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Notable Quotes
"There's a lot to talk about with the Vatican."
— Marco Rubio , Politician
"The mission of the Church is to preach the Gospel, to preach peace."
— Leo , Other
"I don't accept the idea that somehow there's some deep rift."
— Brian Burch , Other
"Nations have disagreements, and I think one of the ways that you work through those is ... through fraternity and authentic dialogue."
— Brian Burch , Other
"the Pope would rather talk about the fact that it’s okay for Iran to have a nuclear weapon, and I don’t think that’s very good."
— Donald Trump , Politician
"I think the secretary is coming here in that spirit."
— Marco Rubio , Politician
"He's endangering a lot of Catholics and a lot of people."
— Donald Trump , Politician
"The mission of the Church is to preach the Gospel, to preach peace."
— Pope Leo , Activist
"Nations have disagreements, and I think one of the ways that you work through those is ... through fraternity and authentic dialogue."
— Brian Burch , Other
"I think the Secretary is coming here in that spirit."
— Brian Burch , Other
"You don't dispute the pope, you listen to him - Salvini after new Trump attack."
— Matteo Salvini , Politician
"Trump's attacks unacceptable, I support the Pope's every word says Tajani."
— Antonio Tajani , Politician
"Pope Leo will continue on his path says Parolin after new Trump attack."
— Pietro Parolin , Other
Key People
Foreign Minister of Italy who criticized the IPC's decision.
U.S. ambassador to the Holy See facilitating dialogue between the Vatican and U.S.
Former president of the United States known for his aggressive economic policies.
Giorgia Meloni is the Premier of Italy.
JD Vance is a United States Senator from Ohio and a prominent figure in conservative politics.
Leo is the first US pope known for his critical views on Donald Trump.
U.S. Secretary of State.
Matteo Salvini is a government ally and member of the League party in Italy.
Cardinal Pietro Parolin is the Vatican's top diplomat who commented on U.S.-Israeli strikes on Iran.
Pope Leo is the head of the Catholic Church and has recently criticized divisive global leadership.
Pope Leo XIV is the current pope of the Roman Catholic Church.
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<a href="https://news.google.com/rss/articles/CBMiugFBVV95cUxQb2UyTUswbHZscHZDZFpyNGxKSTFQNXZydXFsRDM0MzRUMUQ0RFcwaG9tNk95M0hwQVdzNTNEdlkxajgwRzg3YS1EaTFDVE9pQmFNUkhlUGtSeHZ3THZCYUpqeWlTbExDU1JGbE01UERBeFc3MHUwOTFiNkp2TTdJdl93N3UyR19kWnZ5c1NnQ183WHhzVF9wbHlITmdvYUJlbDRPMkxIM1pqRFd6ZGJlN3pnV0R0VzZJQWc?oc=5" target="_blank">Pope Leo rejects latest Trump attack as Rubio expects 'frank' meeting on Thursday</a> <font color="#6f6f6f">Reuters</font>
U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio anticipates a 'frank' meeting with Pope Leo at the Vatican, following President Trump's criticism of the Pope's stance on the U.S.-Israeli war in Iran.
U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio anticipates a 'frank' meeting with Pope Leo at the Vatican, following President Trump's criticism of the Pope's stance on the U.S.-Israeli war in Iran.
U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio anticipates a 'frank' meeting with Pope Leo at the Vatican, following President Trump's criticism of the Pope's stance on the U.S.-Israeli war in Iran.
U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio anticipates a 'frank' meeting with Pope Leo at the Vatican, following President Trump's criticism of the Pope's stance on the U.S.-Israeli war in Iran.
Pope Leo XIV dismisses President Trump's latest criticism and is scheduled to meet with U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio at the Vatican on Thursday.
U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio is expected to hold a 'frank' meeting with Pope Leo at the Vatican on Thursday, as tensions rise over criticism of Washington’s stance on the U.S.-Israel-Iran conflict.
U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio's meeting with Pope Leo on Thursday will include a 'frank conversation' about Trump administration policies, according to the U.S. ambassador to the Holy See.
U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio's meeting with Pope Leo on Thursday will include a 'frank conversation' about Trump administration policies, the U.S. ambassador to the Holy See said on Tuesday.
Secretary of State Marco Rubio expects a 'frank' meeting with Pope Leo during a visit to the Vatican this week, following President Trump's criticism of the Pope's stance on the U.S. war in Iran.
Deputy Premier and Transport Minister Matteo Salvini defended Pope Leo XIV on Tuesday after US President Donald Trump's latest attack on the American pontiff over his opposition to the Iran war.
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