Marco Rubio Gifts Crystal Football To Pope Leo XIV Amid Effort To Reset Ties
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Published: May 08, 2026, 01:23 IST | Updated: May 08, 2026, 01:23 IST
Marco Rubio met Pope Leo XIV at the Vatican in a meeting seen as an attempt to ease tensions and rebuild stronger ties between Washington and the Holy See. Rubio presented the Pope with a crystal football, adding a warm and personal touch to the diplomatic exchange. The visit comes at a time when both sides have differed on issues ranging from migration to global conflicts, but the meeting signalled a willingness to reopen dialogue and strengthen cooperation.
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