U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio to visit the Vatican and Rome

U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio is scheduled to visit the Vatican and Rome on May 7 and May 8. According to reports from the Italian newspaper Corriere della Sera and Vatican sources, the visit aims to address diplomatic differences regarding the conflict in Iran. On Thursday, Rubio is expected to meet with Pope Leo XIV and Vatican Secretary of State Cardinal Pietro Parolin. On Friday, the agenda includes meetings with Italian Foreign Minister Antonio Tajani and Defense Minister Guido Crosetto, with a possible meeting with Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni. The visit is intended to bridge gaps between the United States and the Holy See. Furthermore, the discussions will focus on resolving policy divergences between the U.S. and the Italian government concerning the situation in Iran.