Marco Rubio & Pietro Parolin

Marco Rubio: Marco Rubio, as the United States Secretary of State, met with Pope Leo XVI to mend diplomatic ties between the United States and the Holy See following criticism from Donald Trump.

Pietro Parolin: Pietro Parolin, the Vatican Secretary of State, met with Marco Rubio to discuss mutual cooperation and international issues, defending Pope Leo XVI against Donald Trump's attacks.

Marco Rubio: Marco Rubio, as the United States Secretary of State, met with Pope Leo XVI to discuss bilateral relations. The Vatican's statement on the meeting highlighted the need for improvement in these relations, reflecting the ongoing tensions between the United States and the Vatican City — Vatican City.

Pietro Parolin: As the Vatican's Secretary of State, Cardinal Pietro Parolin met with Marco Rubio and strongly defended Pope Leo XVI against Donald Trump's attacks, emphasizing the Holy See's commitment to peace and dialogue.