The claim
“The Vatican said Pope Leo and Secretary of State Marco Rubio renewed their shared commitment to fostering good bilateral relations.”
The Vatican's communiqué after Pope Leo XIV met Marco Rubio.
Our verdict
True
The Holy See's statement said the two renewed their shared commitment to sound bilateral relations.
What we found
Vatican News published the communiqué, which also mentioned discussion of countries at war and humanitarian crises. Translations vary slightly but the meaning is the same.
The evidence
- Supports the claim
The Holy See communiqué on Pope Leo XIV's meeting with Rubio. [1]
How we checked
We checked the claim against Vatican News. We reviewed 1 relevant source.
Sources
- [1]Vatican News · Pope Leo XIV meets US Secretary of State Marco Rubio
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