Diplomatic Friction: Rubio’s Vatican Offering Sparks Public Discomfort

US Secretary of State Marco Rubio gave Pope Leo XIV a crystal football on May 7, 2026. The Pope's reaction was brief, showing tension between US and Vatican.

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US Secretary of State Marco Rubio's gift of a crystal football to Pope Leo XIV on May 7, 2026, was met with a short "Wow, okay." This highlights current diplomatic unease.

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Rubio Engages Pope Leo XIV Amidst White House-Vatican Rift

US Secretary of State Marco Rubio met Pope Leo XIV at the Vatican on Thursday to ease tensions after President Trump criticized the Pope over the Iran conflict.

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US Secretary of State Marco Rubio met with Pope Leo XIV for 2.5 hours on Thursday. This is the first high-level meeting between the White House and Vatican in about a year.

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