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Rubio expects 'frank' meeting with pope as Trump takes fresh potshots at Leo

Al Monitor 2026/05/05 15:04

By Joshua McElwee

VATICAN CITY, May 5 (Reuters) - U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio expects a "frank" meeting with Pope Leo during a visit to the Vatican this week, the U.S. ambassador said on Tuesday, after President Donald Trump took a fresh pot-shot at the pope for criticising the U.S. war in Iran.

"Nations have disagreements, and I think one of the ways that you work through those is ... through fraternity and authentic dialogue," said Brian Burch, the U.S. ambassador to the Holy See.

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