Marco Rubio, Secretary of State of the United States, rated as positive his meeting with Pope Leo XIV during a visit to the Vatican this week, amid diplom tensions Attics between the White House and the Holy See due to the conflict with Iran. Rubio explained that the meeting had a cordial character and highlighted the Role of the Pontiff as a spiritual leader.

“The holy father is above all a spiritual leader; that is his role, and obviously the Church has always acted for a mission of peace and respect for all humanity,” declared Rub io to journalists on Friday. The official also noted that it was “a very cordial and important meeting,” in which both parties exchanged viewpoints on international issues.

US explained its stance on Iran and Middle East

During the conversation, Marco Rubio informed the Pope about the conflict in the Middle East and the stance of the United States regarding the situation with Iran.The Secretary of State and Acting National Security Advisor He said explained “why this was important and the danger that Iran represents to the world.” The visit occurred in the international political tension and debate about U.S. foreign policy.

Tension between the White House and Vatican due to the conflict

The meeting occurred while there is a public dispute between the United States government and the Vatican regarding the war with Iran.President Donald Trump has criticized Pope Leo

In recent statements, he also claimed that the pontiff “puts many Catholics” in danger” by his stance on the conflict. “I think he is putting many Catholics and many people in danger,” Trump said in an interview with host conser vador Hugh Hewitt, in which he also questioned the Vatican stance on Iran. The United States continues to talks for a new nuclear deal with Iran, after the Trump administration withdrew from the previous deal during his first term.