World

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U.S.-Vatican relations

Marco Rubio to meet Pope Leo at Vatican amid differences over Iran war

U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio is expected to discuss Cuba and global religious freedom with Pope Leo during a visit to the Vatican on Thursday (7 May), following recent criticism from President Donald Trump over the pope’s comments on the U.S.-Israeli war against Iran.

09:42
Morning Brief

AnewZ Morning Brief – 6 May 2026

Start your day informed with the AnewZ Morning Brief. Here are the top stories for the 6th of May, covering the latest developments you need to know.

11:06
Morning Brief

AnewZ Morning Brief – 5 May 2026

Start your day informed with the AnewZ Morning Brief. Here are the top stories for the 5th of May, covering the latest developments you need to know.

00:54
Russia-Ukraine

Russia and Ukraine announce separate ceasefires ahead of Victory Day

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy has announced a ceasefire with Russia until Wednesday (6 May), after Russian President Vladimir Putin ordered a pause in hostilities on 8-9 May to mark the 81st anniversary of Soviet Russia’s victory over Nazi German in World War II.  

09:54
Morning Brief

AnewZ Morning Brief – 4 May 2026

Start your day informed with the AnewZ Morning Brief. Here are the top stories for the 4th of May, covering the latest developments you need to know.

15:26
U.S. diplomacy

Marco Rubio to visit Vatican and Italy amid Pope Leo dispute

U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio is expected to travel to the Vatican and Italy this week for a series of meetings, according to Italian media reports, in a visit that comes amid strained relations between Washington and parts of Europe and heightened tensions involving Pope Leo XIV.

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