Secretary of State Marco Rubio said Tuesday that he has plenty to talk about when he meets with Pope Leo XIV at the Vatican this week, beyond the criticism President Trump has directed at the pontiff.

Donald Trump has intensified his criticism of Pope Leo XIV, who responded to the US president's broadside on Tuesday by reaffirming his mission to preach peace while accepting public scrutiny. US Secretary…

Trump lashed out at the pope for condemning the conflict in the Middle East, as his secretary of state heads to the Vatican.

Trump lashed out at the pope for condemning the conflict in the Middle East, as his secretary of state heads to the Vatican.

Marco Rubio anticipates a candid Vatican meeting with Pope Leo amid Trump's criticisms, emphasizing the importance of dialogue and peace.

President Donald Trump has renewed his criticism of Pope Leo XIV, potentially complicating a fence-mending visit that Secretary of State Marco Rubio plans to make this week to the Vatican. In an interview with conservative commentator Hugh Hewitt, Trump said the first American-born pontiff is helping Iran and also making…

President Donald Trump has renewed his criticism of Pope Leo XIV.

Blessed are the peacemakers.

US President Donald Trump has repeatedly disparaged the first US-born pope in recent weeks. Read more at straitstimes.com. Read more at straitstimes.com.