US Secretary of State Marco Rubio recently met with Pope Leo XIV, sparking hope for a thaw in relations between the White House and the Vatican. Despite ongoing tensions over the Iran war, Rubio expressed a cautiously optimistic tone following the meeting, highlighting the Pope's role as a spiritual leader. The encounter comes at a critical time, as the White House and Vatican have been at odds over the war, with the Catholic Church publicly expressing concerns about the conflict's humanitarian impact. Rubio's comments suggest a possible attempt to bridge the gap between the two institutions, but the extent of their agreement remains unclear.
Secretary of State Marco Rubio expressed a positive outlook on his meeting with Pope Leo XIV earlier this week, despite tensions between the White House and Vatican over the Iran war. “The holy father is a spiritual leader, first and foremost, I mean, that’s his role to play, and obviously the church has always interacted...
