JAKARTA – US Secretary of State Marco Rubio revealed his meeting with Pope Leo XIV at the Vatican. “
“We have a very strong relationship with the Vatican and this visit has been planned for a long time,” Rubio told reporters at the US Embassy in Rome, Italy, Friday, May 8, reported by ANTARA from ANSA.
Rubioke Roma’s visit this time is considered a mission to thaw the US-Vatican relationship, which had been tense after US President Donald Trump criticized Pope Leo XIV for expressing his rejection of the US attack on Iran.
At that time, Trump also vented his anger at Italian Prime Minister (PM) Giorgia Melonikarena for defending the Pope.
“The meeting with Pope Leo XIV was very good. We discussed various things in the world that the Vatican was involved in. Of course, the Holy Father (Pope Leo), most importantly, is a spiritual guide,” said Foreign Minister Rubio.
With this role, he said, the Catholic Church continues to be devoted to the efforts of peace and respect for humanity.
“But at the end of the day, the meeting was very friendly and important; it was also very important for us to convey our point of view, then explain where we came from, and make sure our position was understood. I think it was very positive,” said Rubio.
By continuing to praise how positive and smooth the dialogue with Pope Leo XIV was, Rubio also said he gave the highest-ranking leader of the Catholic Church in the world the latest information about Iran.
Regarding the possibility that Pope Leo XIV will have a telephone conversation with President Trump, Rubio said it may take place later.
“It is possible that this was done,” he said.
In Rome, Friday, Foreign Minister Rubio met with Italian Foreign Minister Antonio Tajani at the Italian Foreign Ministry and held a meeting with Prime Minister Melonidi at the Palazzo Chigi Palace.
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