Senator Rubio held a meeting with Pope Leo at the Vatican today. This meeting takes place following weeks of growing strain between President Donald Trump and the pontiff.
The visit to Rome by Senator Rubio reportedly aimed to repair ties between the White House and Pope Leo. Discussions between the two leaders included the Middle East. President Trump has recently escalated his criticism of Pope Leo, claiming the pontiff is 'endangering' Catholics.
Rubio's meeting with Pope Leo comes as tensions between President Trump and the Vatican continue to mount. This is a developing story and will be updated as details emerge.