Trump accuses pope of ‘endangering a lot of Catholics’ with Iran stance
US president directs fresh criticism at pontiff days before secretary of state Marco Rubio’s visit to Vatican
TL;DR
- Donald Trump accused Pope Leo of endangering Catholics due to his stance on Iran potentially acquiring nuclear weapons.
- US Secretary of State Marco Rubio is scheduled to meet Pope Leo at the Vatican to address diplomatic tensions.
- The meeting follows Trump's previous critical remarks about Pope Leo and his handling of the papacy.
- Rubio's trip also includes discussions with the Italian government, including Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni, to mend relations.
- US Vice President JD Vance has also voiced criticism, suggesting the Vatican should focus on morality rather than war and theology.
- Rubio and Vance previously extended a White House invitation to Pope Leo, which has not yet been accepted.