# Marco Rubio Admits He Pressured the Pope on Trump’s Behalf

- Link: https://www.widthness.com/marco-rubio-reveals-cringeworthy-message-he-gave-to-pope-from-trump/
- Published: 2026-05-09T09:30:00-05:00
- Author: Curated by John Wysocki

Photo: Secretary Rubio meets Pope Leo XIV, May 7, 2026. Photo credit: US Department of State via Flickr. US Government Work © Vatican Media. Article by Ellie Quinlan Houghtaling. The New Republic – May 8, 2026. State Secretary Marco Rubio’s meet and greet with Pope Leo XIV didn’t squash the White House’s beef with the Vatican—instead, it seemed to emphasize it. Rubio told reporters in Rome Friday that his meeting with the pontiff was “very positive,” but mentioned that they did discuss the Iran war and America’s point of view. […] Click here to view original web page at www.newrepublic.com Curated by John Wysocki Chief Technical Officer See Full Bio