Tensions between the Vatican and Washington are escalating, with the US President delivering a scathing rebuke to Pope Francis over his vocal criticism of the war in Iran. The Pope's condemnation of the conflict has put him at odds with the US administration, sparking a heated exchange that is raising eyebrows in diplomatic circles. Meanwhile, a potentially more significant development is unfolding in Rome, as Hungary's incoming Prime Minister Péter Magyar arrives for crucial talks with Italian leader Giorgia Meloni. With Magyar set to take office this weekend, his meeting with Meloni is seen as a key moment in shaping the future of European politics, particularly in the context of the ongoing Ukraine crisis and the EU's response to it.
Relations between the Vatican and Washington are increasingly fraught after the US president lashed out at the pope over his criticism of the war in IranMeanwhile, Hungary’s incoming prime minister Péter Magyar has arrived for talks at Palazzo Chigi in Rome, where he is due to meet with Italy’s prime minister Giorgia Meloni.Since he is not the Hungarian PM yet – he will take his role this weekend – he was officially welcomed outside the Palazzo by a senior adviser to the Italian PM instead. Continue reading...
