US, Vatican tensions surface ahead of Rubio-Pope meeting May 6, 2026 Pope Leo Xiv (Shutterstock)Pope Leo Xiv (Shutterstock)US, Vatican tensions surface ahead of Rubio-Pope meeting Tweet Join Group Join WhatsApp Group Email https://worldisraelnews.com/us-vatican-tensions-surface-ahead-of-rubio-pope-meeting/ Email Print US Secretary of State Marco Rubio is set for a “frank” meeting with Pope Leo at the Vatican, as tensions rise following President Donald Trump’s criticism of the pontiff over the Iran war. Trump accused the pope of being soft on Iran, while the Vatican firmly rejected any support for nuclear weapons and reiterated calls for peace. Officials say the meeting aims to bridge differences through dialogue, as divisions emerge between Washington and the Catholic Church on the conflict. Donald TrumpIranMarco RubioPope Leo XIVVaticanWhashington
