US diplomat meets Pope Leo XIV in bid to ease tensions

Amid rising US-Vatican tensions, the US Secretary of State meets Pope Leo XIV to address President Trump’s sharp criticism of the pontiff’s anti-war stance

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May 7, 2026 · 11:15 · 5 min read

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Amid rising US-Vatican tensions, the US Secretary of State meets Pope Leo XIV to address President Trump’s sharp criticism of the pontiff’s anti-war stance

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US diplomat meets Pope Leo XIV in bid to ease tensions