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May 7, 2026
Pope Leo XIV Urges Global Leaders for Peace Following Meeting with Marco Rubio
- Pope Leo XIV marked his first anniversary by urging world leaders to calm global tensions after meeting with U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio.
- The Vatican confirmed both parties committed to improving bilateral relations, acknowledging unprecedented tensions with Washington.
- During his address, Pope Leo criticized the arms trade and called for governments to prioritize peace over violence.
3 Sources
- Rubio visits Vatican amid escalating tensions between Trump and Pope LeoMay 7, 2026 at 4:18 PM · NPR
- Vatican's careful words on Pope-Rubio meeting imply deep Trump tensionsMay 8, 2026 at 9:25 AM · Reuters
- Pope urges world leaders to calm global tensions after meeting with Marco RubioMay 8, 2026 at 10:48 AM · Independent