Pope Leo XIV met with U.S. Vice President JD Vance and Secretary of State Marco Rubio at the Vatican to discuss church-state collaboration, religious freedom, and global conflicts, following his inaugural Mass.
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Vance, Rubio To Attend Pope Leo XIV’s Inaugural Mass
Both Vice President JD Vance and Secretary of State Marco Rubio will attend the inaugural Mass of Pope Leo XIV on May 18, the vice president’s office said.
U.S. Secretary of State Offers Prayers for Pope Francis on Anniversary of His Election
Marking the 12th anniversary of Pope Francis’s election, Secretary of State Marco Rubio offered prayers for the Holy Father’s recovery on behalf of Catholics in the United States, and highlighted the shared commitment both sides have for global peace.
Rubio Promotes ‘Common Good Capitalism’ at CUA Event
Senator Marco Rubio turned to his Catholic roots to make his case for a restoration of “common good capitalism,” in an address at the Catholic University of America on Tuesday, saying that the market economy can at times interfere with building strong communities.