Secretary of State Marco Rubio met with Pope Leo and Vatican Secretary of State Cardinal Pietro Parolin at the Vatican on Thursday in a visit that lasted 2½ hours. The discussions focused on efforts to achieve a durable peace in the Middle East. According to Newsmax, the talks were aimed at easing tensions following President Donald Trump's criticism. The specific subject of the criticism was not detailed in the available reports.
Rubio's meeting with Pope Leo was followed by talks with Cardinal Parolin. During the discussions, Rubio addressed "efforts to achieve a durable peace in the Middle East," as reported by Newsmax. The PBS NewsHour report confirmed the duration of the visit and the sequence of meetings.
The Vatican meetings come amid ongoing diplomatic efforts in the region. No further details about the content of the discussions or any outcomes were provided in the sources. The visit underscores the administration's engagement with the Holy See on Middle East peace initiatives.
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