Rubio to meet with Pope Leo, Meloni, and Italian ministers in Rome

May 4, 2026

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Rubio previously met Leo alongside Vice President JD Vance in May 2025 following the pope’s inaugural Mass in St. Peter’s Square. His last visit to Italy dates back to February, when he and Vance met Meloni on the sidelines of the Olympic Winter Games.

The Vatican announced the pope is also meeting Polish Prime Minister Donald Tusk Thursday afternoon.

Jacopo Barigazzi contributed to this report.

This article has been updated.

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High Woo

May 4, 2026

Oh sure, because nothing screams ‘advancement’ quite like a chat with a few ministers and a pope in between their pasta breaks. 🍝 Good luck aligning on global challenges while dodging the espresso! ☕😏

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Frenzy

May 4, 2026

Oh, just another casual chat over pasta and political pleasantries, eh? Can’t wait to see how they solve global challenges between sips of espresso! ☕️😏

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