Rubio to visit 'first US pope' Leo XIV to ease Vatican tensions

America's top diplomat, Marco Rubio, plans a Thursday visit to the first US pope, Leo XIV, aiming to ease tensions between Washington and the Vatican while advancing President Donald Trump's interests.

Published May 6, 2026, 10:35 PM EDT | WFMZZ

America's top diplomat, Marco Rubio, will visit the first US pope, Leo XIV, on Thursday. He seeks to ease tensions between Washington and the Vatican while also promoting President Donald Trump's interests.

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Rubio to visit 'first US pope' Leo XIV to ease Vatican tensions

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