07/05/2026 10:59 (UTC)

US Secretay of State arrives in Rome to meet with Pope Leo, Meloni

Vatican City, May 7 (EFE).- United States Secretary of State Marco Rubio departed Wednesday for Rome with the aim of repairing relations with Pope Leo XIV and Italian Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni after sharp criticism from President Donald Trump.

Rubio, who is Catholic, will arrive Thursday morning in the Italian capital and travel to the Vatican City for an audience with the pontiff. On Friday, he is scheduled to meet Meloni before returning to Washington.

CAMERA: DANIEL CÁCERES.

FOOTAGE OF THE ARRIVAL OF US SECRETARY OF STATE MARCO RUBIO TO VATICAN CITY.

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Date: 07/05/2026 10:57 (UTC)
Credit: EFE
Source: EFE
Topic: Politics » Diplomacy
Religion and belief » Religious leader » Pope
Religion and belief » Religious leader
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Duration: 59 seconds
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