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One year in, here’s what’s on Pope Leo XIV’s to-do list and what has he done so far

Pope Leo XIV has taken his time to find his footing

The Independent UK

Pope Leo XIV sought a pastoral role in his first year, but verbal sparring with Trump intervened

In his first year as pontiff, Pope Leo XIV seems driven not by the dramatic gesture or tensions that often fueled the papacy of his predecessor, but by a calm, persistent zeal to preach the Gospel and emphasize community and harmony

The Independent UK

Retired New York Cardinal Timothy Dolan calls Trump’s remarks about Pope Leo ‘very unfortunate’

Secretary of State Marco Rubio visited the Vatican on Thursday, as the Iran war continues to create a rift between the Trump administration and the pope

The Independent UK

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'Hilariously Retarded': Rubio Criticised for His Gift to Pope Leo During Vatican Visit

Senator Marco Rubio's gift of a crystal football to Pope Leo during a Vatican visit has sparked criticism and social media backlash, highlighting cultural differences in diplomatic exchanges.

International Business Times UK

Marco Rubio gifts Pope Leo small crystal football during Vatican meeting

U.S Secretary Marco Rubio gifted Pope Leo a small crystal football following their meeting at The Vatican.

The Independent UK

Marco Rubio And Pope Leo XIV Agree On The Need To 'Work Tirelessly In Favor Of Peace'

Secretary of State Marco Rubio met Pope Leo XIV at the Vatican on Thursday in a visit that placed one of the Trump administration's most visible Catholic officials face-to-face with the first American pope after the President openly criticized the pontiff.

International Business Times

The Pope gave Marco Rubio an olive branch as a gift. But could only say ‘Wow OK’ when he saw what the US brought him

The summit comes as relations between the White House and the Vatican remain at a historic lowpoint

The Independent UK

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Pope Leo XIV told his bank he was the pope to avoid flying 5,000 miles from Rome to Chicago. He didn’t get the reaction he was expecting

Even the Vatican has customer service problems.

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Pope and Rubio commit to foster good relations after Trump spat over Iran war

The diplomat’s bid to repair relations was complicated after the US president renewed his criticism of the Catholic leader.

Evening Standard

Marco Rubio's Vatican Visit Draws European Praise as Trump-Pope Tensions Deepen

Secretary of State Marco Rubio received rare positive attention in Europe after meeting with Pope Leo XIV at the Vatican on Thursday, a high-profile visit that came as tensions between President Donald Trump and the first American-born pope continue to grow over immigration and the war involving Iran.

Latin Times

Marco Rubio tasked with appealing to Pope Leo after Trump’s Vatican spar

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The Independent UK

US underlines 'strong relationship' with Vatican as Rubio meets pope after Trump criticism

Rubio's visit comes after US President Trump accused the pope of being "weak on crime and terrible for foreign policy" after he made critical comments about the Iran war.

Euronews

Marco Rubio meets with Pope Leo at the Vatican amid Trump’s massive feud with pontiff

The tensions between Trump and Pope Leo XIV began last month when the president lashed out on social media accusing the Pope of being soft on crime and terrorism

The Independent UK

Bank employee hangs up on Pope as he tries to change address to Vatican

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Pope Leo XIV swears in 28 new Swiss Guards in Vatican ceremony

Twenty-eight new recruits were formally sworn into the Swiss Guards at Vatican City on Wednesday during a ceremony presided over by Pope Leo XIV.

The Times of India

'Come in person': How a bank gave Pope Leo a reality check

Leo identified himself as Robert Prevost. The bank employee asked the required security questions, listened to him, and then delivered the verdict familiar to anyone who has ever dealt with institutional procedure: he would have to come in personally.

The Guardian - UK

Vatican stresses need for peace as Rubio meets pope amid strained relations

US secretary of state speaks with Leo and officials after tensions following attacks by Trump over Iran war

International Business Times UK

'Tell The Truth!': Pope Leo XIV Rejects Donald Trump's Claim He Supports Nuclear Iran

Pope Leo XIV has rejected Donald Trump's claim that he is 'endangering Catholics' by backing a nuclear‑armed Iran, insisting the Church has always opposed nuclear weapons, as US Secretary of State Marco Rubio arrives in Rome for tense Vatican talks on Iran and US policy.

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Donald Trump says Pope Leo XIV is fine with Iran going nuclear. Clearly someone doesn’t apply brains to his lies

The feud continues.

The Guardian - UK

Pope Leo rejects claim he supports nuclear weapons after Trump tirade

Pontiff responds after US president accuses him of ‘endangering a lot of Catholics’ with stance on Iran war

The Times of India

'Endangering Catholics': Trump-Pope tensions escalate ahead of Rubio’s talks at Vatican

Trump again assails Pope Leo, potentially complicating Rubio's visit to Vatican this week

Euronews

Trump renews feud with Pope Leo XIV days ahead of planned Marco Rubio visit to the Vatican

In an interview with US media outlets, Trump said Pope Leo XIV’s words are helping Iran and making the world “less safe”, slamming him for his stance which Trump perceives to mean indifference about Tehran acquiring nuclear weapons.

The Independent UK

Marco Rubio defends Trump’s false claim that Pope Leo wants Iran to have a nuke ahead of meeting with pontiff

Pontiff says ‘if someone wants to criticize me for proclaiming the Gospel, let them do so truthfully’

The Independent UK

The Latest: Hegseth and Caine say ceasefire between the US and Iran is not over

U.S. forces launched an effort to guide commercial ships through the Strait of Hormuz on Tuesday

Latin Times

Rubio Plans Vatican Visit as Trump's Fight With Pope Leo Opens New Diplomatic Rift

Secretary of State Marco Rubio is expected to travel to Vatican City this week for a meeting with Pope Leo XIV, a delicate diplomatic mission aimed at easing tensions after President Donald Trump's public attacks on the first American pontiff drew criticism across political and religious circles.

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