Trump Rekindles Feud with Pope Ahead of Rubios Vatican Visit

US President Trump Reiterates Criticisms of Pope Ahead of Rubio’s Visit

US President Donald Trump has made public comments criticizing Pope Leo, stating that he is “endangering” Catholics and claiming the Pope supports Iran obtaining nuclear weapons. The remarks were made days before Secretary of State Marco Rubio is scheduled to visit the Vatican.

According to reports, Trump’s statements have reignited a long-standing feud between the US President and the Pope. In response, Pope Leo released a message calling for peace and unity among nations.

Details of the Pope’s message are not available at this time. However, it is reported that Rubio’s upcoming visit to the Vatican has sparked renewed attention on the complex relationship between the US government and the Catholic Church.

Rubio is set to meet with Pope Leo during his visit, which is expected to take place in the coming days. The exact details of their meeting are not yet known.

The Vatican has declined to comment further on the situation, citing a desire for neutrality.

Source: Al Jazeera