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Rubio to Visit Italy May 6-8 Amid Tensions With Pope Over US-Iran War and Immigration Policies

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US Secretary Of State Marco Rubio to Visit Rome

US Secretary of State Marco Rubio is set to travel to Rome from Wednesday to Friday. The visit aims to advance relations with Italy and the Vatican.

Rubio’s meetings will focus on shared security interests and strategic alignment in the Western Hemisphere, according to a State Department spokesperson.

First In-Person Meeting Between Pope Leo and US Cabinet Official

The meeting between Pope Leo and Rubio is expected to take place on Thursday. It marks the first known in-person encounter between the pope and a US cabinet official in nearly a year.

Pope Leo Criticizes US-Israeli War with Iran

In recent weeks, Pope Leo has emerged as an outspoken critic of the US-Israeli led war with Iran. Previously, he had criticized the Trump administration’s anti-immigration policies.

Trump’s Previous Criticism of Pope Leo

President Donald Trump has previously criticized Pope Leo on social media, calling him “terrible” during his four-nation Africa tour in April. The criticism drew widespread attention.

Italy’s Role in US-Israeli War with Iran

The president has also expressed unhappiness with Italy over its criticism of the US-Israeli war against Iran. He may consider pulling out US troops from the NATO ally, according to recent statements.

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