Vatican Tensions: Trump vs. Pope Leo Over Iran War

Tensions rise as Vatican Cardinal Parolin calls President Trump's attacks on Pope Leo 'strange.' The controversy follows Leo's criticism of U.S.-Israeli actions in Iran and Trump's immigration policies. A significant meeting between Pope Leo and Secretary of State Marco Rubio is set to address these issues.

Vatican Tensions: Trump vs. Pope Leo Over Iran War
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Tensions at the Vatican escalated this week as Cardinal Pietro Parolin described President Trump's attacks on Pope Leo over the Iran war as 'strange.'

Parolin, refraining from passing judgment, acknowledged the meeting with U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio may address recent controversies.

Pope Leo has rejected Trump's claims concerning nuclear weapons, asserting a Christian message of peace.

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