US secretary of state to visit Italy, Vatican amid Trump's tensions with Madrid, Pope Leo
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A US official is visiting Italy and the Vatican amid reported tensions between the US and the Vatican, as well as with Madrid. The tensions appear to be related to issues including a clash with Pope Leo, possibly over Iran. The exact nature and extent of the tensions and the purpose of the visit are not entirely clear, but the Vatican has stressed the need for peace.
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