FULL REMARKS: Marco Rubio Speaks After Meeting Pope Leo Amid Trump Clash Over Iran War

U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio spoke to reporters in Italy after meetings with Pope Leo XIV and Italian Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni amid tensions over the Iran war. Rubio defended U.S. policy toward Iran, addressed criticism from the pope, warned against Iranian control of the Strait of Hormuz, and raised concerns over NATO allies limiting U.S. military operations.

Trump Recites Powerful Verse From Bible & Addresses U.S. Christians Amid Feud With Pope Over Iran War

US President Donald Trump joined top Republicans and evangelical leaders for "America Reads the Bible," a marathon event celebrating the nation's spiritual heritage. Reading from the Oval Office, Trump recited an Old Testament passage calling for national repentance, reinforcing Christian nationalist themes. The event follows a wave of controversy surrounding a deleted social media meme and a public feud with Pope Leo XIV over the ongoing Iran war. High-ranking officials like Marco Rubio, Pete Hegseth, and House Speaker Mike Johnson also participated, signaling a unified effort to re-emphasize religious foundations during the America 250 celebrations.

Trump ‘shocked’ by Italian PM Giorgia Meloni, as she defends Pope Leo and denounces Iran war

Donald Trump has lashed out at Italian Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni after she expressed solidarity with Pope Leo. Meloni was considered a close ally of Trump. She attended his inauguration and visited Mar-a-lago. The US President gave several critical remarks to the Italian newspaper Corriere della Sera in which he criticised the right-wing prime minister for not supporting the US-Israel war in Iran.

‘Stay out of politics!’: Border Czar Tom Homan BLASTS Pope Leo over immigration criticism

Tom Homan, the man charged with masterminding President Donald Trump’s immigration crackdown, has called on Pope Leo XIV to “just stay out” of political matters. “Look, I’m not gonna speak for the president,” Homan told reporters gathered outside the White House Tuesday. “I’m speaking for myself, a lifelong Catholic. I wish they would stay out of immigration if they don’t know what they’re talking about.” The Catholic church has a centuries-long tradition in engaging in missions around the world to help the needy and to spread the word of their religion.