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Rubio meeting with pope will include ‘frank conversation’ about policies, ambassador says

Secretary of State Marco Rubio’s meeting with Pope Leo XIV on Thursday will include a “frank conversation” about disagreements between the Vatican and the Trump administration, the U.S. ambassador to the Holy See said Tuesday. Brian Burch, who took up his post in September, said

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Rubio meeting with pope will include ‘frank conversation’ about policies, ambassador saysSecretary of State Marco Rubio’s meeting with Pope Leo XIV on Thursday will include a “frank conversation” about disagreements between the Vatican and the Trump administration, the U.S. ambassador to the Holy See said Tuesday. Brian Burch, who took up his post in September, said
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