Vice President JD Vance and Secretary of State Marco Rubio met with Pope Leo XIV in a move to improve relations between the U.S. and the Vatican. This follows a previous encounter with Pope Francis and seeks to shift focus from contentious migrant policies to collaborative efforts addressing global conflicts, especially the war in Ukraine. Pope Leo XIV's inaugural Mass reinforced a commitment to peace in conflict zones, particularly Ukraine, while U.S. officials acknowledged the potential role of the Vatican in facilitating negotiations.
The U.S. seeks to reset relations with the Vatican by focusing on collaboration to resolve the war in Ukraine, highlighting mutual commitments to peace.
At his inaugural Mass, Pope Leo XIV emphasized the urgent need for peace in war-torn regions, aligning with U.S. initiatives on international stability.
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