Pope Leo criticized for giving top honor to Iran’s anti-Christian government — but there’s additional context.
Pope Leo’s Controversial Diplomatic Move Sparks Outrage On May 12, Pope Leo sparked significant backlash with a diplomatic gesture towards Iran, which many perceived as an endorsement of a repressive regime. This was especially vocal on social media, where critics—including Iranian exiles and conservatives—expressed their anger, arguing that the Vatican was legitimizing a government known […]
Pope Forms AI Research Group Ahead of First Encyclical
Pope Leo’s Focus on AI Ethics The Vatican announced that Pope Leo has established an internal research group to address the rapid advancement of AI and its potential ramifications for humanity, emphasizing the church’s commitment to human dignity. This decision follows closely after Leo signed a new encyclical—exactly 135 years since his predecessor, Pope Leo […]
A bank teller in Chicago once ended a call with Pope Leo, remembers a close friend.
Bank Teller Hangs Up on Pope Leo XIV During Call A bank teller in Chicago recently hung up on Pope Leo XIV, the first pope from America, when he called the bank from the Vatican to update his phone number, as shared by a friend of the pope. Father Tom McCarthy, who has known Pope […]
Pope Leo’s Meeting with Rubio Lasts Long, Discusses Cuba and Iran
Pope Leo XIV Meets with US Secretary of State Marco Rubio Pope Leo XIV met with US Secretary of State Marco Rubio at the Vatican on Thursday morning, discussing international conflicts as well as the “strong relationship” between the Vatican and the United States. This meeting came just before the one-year anniversary of Pope Leo’s […]
Rubio meets with Pope Leo XIV and plans to talk with Italian Prime Minister Meloni
Secretary of State Marco Rubio Meets with Pope Leo XIV On May 7, 2026, U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio continued diplomatic efforts by meeting with Pope Leo XIV in Vatican City. This meeting is part of a three-day visit to Italy and the Vatican, amidst growing tensions between the Pope and President Donald Trump […]
Rubio visits Pope Leo at the Vatican to talk about Iran’s nuclear issues during US discussions.
Dialogue Between Rubio and Pope Leo at the Vatican Secretary of State Marco Rubio met with Pope Leo at the Vatican on Thursday, engaged in what was described as a “constructive” conversation amid rising tensions between President Donald Trump and the pope concerning the U.S.-Iran situation. A State Department official mentioned, “Today’s conversation was friendly […]
Marco Rubio and Pope Leo XIV Come Together to Strengthen US-Holy See Collaboration Amid Trump’s Criticism
Marco Rubio Meets Pope Leo XIV at the Vatican On Thursday, Secretary of State Marco Rubio held a meeting with Pope Leo XIV at the Vatican. This gathering aimed to enhance the relationship between the United States and the Catholic Church, even in the wake of recent criticisms from President Donald Trump regarding the pontiff. […]
Rubio meets with Pope Leo XIV shortly after Trump’s recent comments.
Marco Rubio Visits Vatican City, Meets Pope Leo XIV Secretary of State Marco Rubio began a two-day trip to Vatican City and Italy on Thursday, kicking things off with a meeting with Pope Leo XIV. This visit comes shortly after President Trump accused the first American-born pope of “putting a lot of Catholics and a […]
Marco Rubio Refutes Claims That His Upcoming Vatican Visit Aims to Ease Trump’s Strain With the Pope
Rubio Denies Vatican Visit Is to Mend Ties with Trump and Pope On Tuesday, Secretary of State Marco Rubio dismissed rumors that his upcoming trip to the Vatican is meant to ease tensions between Pope Leo XIV and President Donald Trump. Rubio is set to meet with the Pope on Thursday amidst a backdrop of […]
Rubio gets ready for an open conversation with Pope Leo XIV as tensions rise between the Vatican and Trump
Rubio to Discuss Tensions with Pope Leo XIV in Rome Secretary of State Marco Rubio is gearing up for a straightforward conversation with Pope Leo XIV during his upcoming trip to Rome later this week. This comes amid some friction between the pontiff and President Trump concerning issues like immigration and the United States’ involvement […]