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5 min readSecretary of State Marco Rubio's Vatican visit and ongoing U.S.-Iran skirmishes dominated this NPR News Now roundup, alongside diplomatic overtures with Brazil, domestic political shifts in Tennessee, storm damage in Mississippi, and a novel robot monk in South Korea.
Rubio's Vatican Meeting and Papal Peace Advocacy
Secretary of State Marco Rubio met Pope Leo at the Vatican on Thursday to address strained U.S.-Holy See relations, damaged by President Trump's repeated attacks on the pontiff. The Vatican described the talks as cordial, with Rubio reaffirming commitment to strong bilateral ties. Discussions also covered countries impacted by war, aligning with Pope Leo's first-year emphasis on peace. The pope has criticized U.S. military actions in Iran and Venezuela, urging citizens to contact elected officials to push for peace.
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What you'll learn
- 1 (00:00) **Rubio-Pope Leo Meeting** - Secretary of State Rubio meets Pope at Vatican to ease tensions from Trump's attacks
- 2 (00:39) **Pope Leo's Peace Advocacy** - Pontiff pushes for peace amid US actions in Iran and Venezuela
- 3 (00:59) **US-Iran Fire Exchange** - US intercepts Iranian attacks on Navy ships in Strait of Hormuz, strikes back
- 4 (01:25) **Rising Gas Prices** - Nationwide average hits $4.55/gallon due to Iran war, up $15-30 per fill-up
- 5 (02:01) **Lula-Trump White House Talks** - Brazil's President Lula optimistic on improving US ties post-meeting
- 6 (02:15) **Lula's Peace Plea** - Lula calls for UN Security Council to meet, share whiskey and pork knuckles for peace
- 7 (03:00) **Tennessee Redistricting** - First state to enact new congressional map after Supreme Court weakens Voting Rights Act
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