Event Brief
Rubio to meet Pope Leo as Trump attacks pontiff
Filed: May 07, 2026 at 12:04 AM ET
Summary: U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio will meet Pope Leo at the Vatican as President Donald Trump continues disparaging attacks on the Catholic leader over the Iran war.
WHO: Marco Rubio; Pope Leo; Donald Trump
WHAT: Rubio’s meeting with Pope Leo at the Vatican
WHEN: May 06, 2026 at 11:05 PM ET
WHERE: Vatican City
WHY: Trump has continued disparaging attacks on the Catholic leader over the Iran war.
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