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Secretary Rubio’s Meeting with Pope Leo XIV

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Secretary Rubio's Meeting with Pope Leo XIV

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Office of the Spokesperson

May 7, 2026

The below is attributable to Spokesperson Tommy Pigott:

Secretary of State Marco Rubio met today with His Holiness Pope Leo XIV to discuss the situation in the Middle East and topics of mutual interest in the Western Hemisphere. The meeting underscored the strong relationship between the United States and the Holy See and their shared commitment to promoting peace and human dignity.

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