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Rubio says US ties with Church can withstand Trump's criticism of Pope Leo

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08-05-2026 | 10:51

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Rubio says US ties with Church can withstand Trump's criticism of Pope Leo

Secretary of State Marco Rubio on Friday said the United States can have a productive relationship with the ‌Catholic Church despite tensions over President Donald Trump's repeated attacks on Pope Leo.

Rubio, who visited the Vatican on Thursday, told reporters on Friday before leaving Rome the meeting was "very positive."

Asked about Trump's criticism of Leo over his comments ⁠on the Iran war and other issues, Rubio said that Trump acts in the best interest of the U.S. and "will always speak clearly about how he feels about the U.S. and U.S. policy."

"I think we can do that and continue to also have a very productive and fruitful and important relationship with the church, because it plays an important ‌role ⁠in the world as well," Rubio said.

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