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Rubio meets Pope Leo amid White House-Vatican rift

Marco Rubio met Pope Leo in a meeting described by the State Department as underscoring strong ties.
WHO: Marco Rubio
WHAT: Rubio met Pope Leo
WHEN: May 8, 2026 at 6:38 AM ET
WHERE: Vatican City
WHY: The meeting was held to underscore strong ties between the White House and the Vatican.
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