Donald Trump has intensified his criticism of Pope Leo XIV, who responded to the US president's broadside on Tuesday by reaffirming his mission to preach peace while accepting public scrutiny. US Secretary of State Marco Rubio sought to downplay the verbal clash Tuesday during a White House press briefing on Iran, just days before he visits the Vatican, raising concerns the dispute could hinder delicate diplomatic efforts.
Trump-Pope clash rehashes old gripes, casts cloud over Rubio's Vatican visit
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Sun 06:11 - ANSA Main
'Rubio will be in Rome and the Vatican during the week for the thaw'
Sun 11:54 - Fox News
Rubio to visit Italy, Vatican amid troop drawdown call, tension with Trump, Pope Leo: reports
Sun 15:26 - France 24
Italian media reports US top diplomat Rubio to meet Pope Leo
Tue 10:36 - Al-Monitor
Rubio expects 'frank' meeting with pope as Trump takes fresh potshots at Leo
Tue 14:57 - Gazeta Wyborcza (PL)
Trump attacks the Pope again. Two days before Rubio's visit to the Vatican
Tue 19:13 - France 24
Trump-Pope clash rehashes old gripes, casts cloud over Rubio's Vatican visit
Tue 20:40 - Al-Monitor
Rubio warns Iran of 'total defeat' if it refuses deal
Tue 20:53 - Al Jazeera English
Before Vatican trip, Rubio defends Trump remarks on Pope Leo over Iran
Wed 01:06 - Middle East Eye
Rubio speaks with Lavrov on Iran, US State Department says