Senator Rubio Visits Vatican Amid Tensions with Former President Trump

US Secretary of State Marco Rubio Arrives at Vatican for Meeting with Pope Francis

Vatican City - US Secretary of State Marco Rubio has arrived at the Vatican to meet with Pope Francis in a closed-door session expected to last around half an hour. The meeting is part of efforts to repair relations between the US and the Holy See, which have been strained due to public disagreements between President Donald Trump and the pope.

According to Vatican officials, the meeting was requested by the US government, and Pope Francis will listen carefully to Rubio’s remarks. The two leaders are expected to discuss recent developments in their relationship, including a series of public criticisms made by Trump against the pope.

Pope Francis has been vocal on several issues, including his opposition to the US-Israel war on Iran. In response, Trump accused him of “endangering a lot of Catholics” and falsely suggested he supported nuclear weapons. Pope Francis denied these claims, stating that the Catholic Church teaches nuclear arms are immoral.

Rubio’s visit comes as part of an effort to repair relations between the US and the Vatican. He will also meet with Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni, who has defended the pope against Trump’s attacks. The meeting is seen as a significant step in rebuilding ties between the two nations.

In related news, Pope Francis will mark his first year leading the Catholic Church on Friday, becoming the 266th pontiff in the church’s history.

Source: Al Jazeera