The claim
“The Vatican statement said that Pope Leo and U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio renewed their shared commitment to fostering good bilateral relations.”
Our verdict
True
The Holy See Press Office communique, reproduced by Vatican News, states that Pope Leo XIV and U.S.
What we found
Secretary of State Marco Rubio “renewed the shared commitment to fostering sound bilateral relations,” matching the claim.
The evidence
2 sources, all background: none settles the claim either way.
- Background
The communique quotes both leaders renewing “the shared commitment to fostering sound bilateral relations between the Holy See and the United States of America.”
vaticannews.va· Vatican News article on Leo‑Rubio meeting - Background
Reuters notes the Vatican statement highlighted a pledge to improve bilateral relations, confirming the wording.
reuters.com· Reuters background
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