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Trump again assails Pope Leo, potentially complicating Rubio's visit to the Vatican this week

Trump again assails Pope Leo, potentially complicating Rubio's visit to the Vatican this week

President Donald Trump has renewed his criticism of Pope Leo XIV
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The Latest: Trump launches a new effort to reopen the Strait of Hormuz

The Latest: Trump launches a new effort to reopen the Strait of Hormuz

U.S. forces have launched an effort to guide commercial ships through the Strait of Hormuz, where hundreds have been stuck since the Iran war began
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The Latest: United Arab Emirates warns of Iranian attacks as US claims progress in Strait of Hormuz

The Latest: United Arab Emirates warns of Iranian attacks as US claims progress in Strait of Hormuz

U.S. forces are guiding commercial ships through the Strait of Hormuz, where hundreds have been stuck since the Iran war began
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Rubio to travel to Italy May 6-8, State Dept says after tensions with pope

Rubio to travel to Italy May 6-8, State Dept says after tensions with pope

WASHINGTON, May 4 (Reuters) - U.S. Secretary Of State Marco Rubio will travel to Rome from Wednesday to Friday to advance relations with Italy and the Vatican, a State Department spokesperson said on Monday, after recent criticism of the pope by President Donald Trump.
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The Latest: Hegseth and Caine say ceasefire between the US and Iran is not over

The Latest: Hegseth and Caine say ceasefire between the US and Iran is not over

U.S. forces launched an effort to guide commercial ships through the Strait of Hormuz on Tuesday
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The Latest: Trump says he has paused effort to guide vessels from the Strait of Hormuz

The Latest: Trump says he has paused effort to guide vessels from the Strait of Hormuz

President Donald Trump says he has paused the effort to guide vessels from the Strait of Hormuz to finalize a deal with Iran to end the war
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The Latest: Rubio says major military operations against Iran are over

The Latest: Rubio says major military operations against Iran are over

U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio says major U.S. military operations against Iran are over
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The Latest: US pushes to reopen Strait of Hormuz as Iranian attacks on UAE strain ceasefire

The Latest: US pushes to reopen Strait of Hormuz as Iranian attacks on UAE strain ceasefire

U.S. forces are guiding commercial ships through the Strait of Hormuz, where hundreds have been stuck since the Iran war began
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Analysis-Trump's Germany troop cuts show limits of NATO efforts to keep US on board

Analysis-Trump's Germany troop cuts show limits of NATO efforts to keep US on board

By Andrew Gray and Lili Bayer BRUSSELS, May 4 (Reuters) - European officials have been working on ways to convince Donald Trump to keep the United States in NATO despite severe tensions over the Iran war.
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US Secretary of State to travel to Vatican and Italy, newspapers report

US Secretary of State to travel to Vatican and Italy, newspapers report

ROME, May 3 (Reuters) - U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio will travel to the Vatican and Italy for meetings this week, two Italian newspapers reported on Sunday, weeks after President Donald Trump drew criticism from Christians across the political spectrum by attacking Pope Leo on social media.
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Rubio expects 'frank' meeting with pope as Trump takes fresh potshots at Leo

Rubio expects 'frank' meeting with pope as Trump takes fresh potshots at Leo

By Joshua McElwee VATICAN CITY, May 5 (Reuters) - U.S.