President Donald Trump has again criticized Pope Leo, this time over the pontiff’s position on Iran, ahead of a scheduled trip to Rome by Secretary of State Marco Rubio. The remarks have drawn attention to what Vatican officials describe as a historically strained period in U.S.-Holy See relations.
According to the Washington Post, Trump’s criticism focused on the pope’s stance regarding Iran, though specific details of the remarks were not immediately provided. The Post reported that Vatican officials have characterized the current state of bilateral ties as an unprecedented low.
The Washington Examiner noted that Rubio’s visit to Rome is intended to address the friction between the White House and the Holy See. The publication reported that the dispute has not been well received by the American public, describing the feud as unpopular.
Rubio’s trip is seen as an effort to ease tensions that have escalated following Trump’s repeated criticisms of the religious leader. No further details on the itinerary or planned meetings were available in the initial reports.
Both outlets indicated that the exchange marks a continuation of public disagreements between the Trump administration and the Vatican, with the Iran issue serving as the latest flashpoint.
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