Pope Leo XIV to Meet Marco Rubio on May 7

Pope Leo XIV will meet with U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio on May 7 at the Vatican’s Apostolic Palace. The meeting is scheduled to begin at 11:30 a.m., with Rubio arriving at 11:15 a.m. The Holy See Press Office confirmed the meeting following media reports published on Sunday.

This engagement is expected to mark a return to dialogue between the Pope and Rubio, who had previously met on May 18, 2025, after the Mass that marked the official beginning of the Pope's pontificate. During that occasion, U.S. Vice President JD Vance also had an audience with the Pope.

The meeting on May 7 coincides with another important diplomatic engagement. Earlier that morning, at 9:00 a.m., Pope Leo XIV will meet with Polish Prime Minister Donald Tusk. This dual engagement underscores the Pope's ongoing commitment to strengthening relationships with key international leaders.

Pope Leo XIV's interactions with U.S. leadership highlight the Vatican's emphasis on fostering constructive dialogue on various global issues, ranging from international security to humanitarian concerns.