Cardinal Parolin: US remains an essential partner for the Holy See
ROME – The United States remains an essential partner for the Holy See, declared Vatican Secretary of State Cardinal Pietro Parolin today, ahead of the visit of U.S. Secretary of State Mark Rubio to the Vatican tomorrow.
TL;DR
- The Vatican considers the United States an essential partner.
- U.S. Secretary of State Mark Rubio's visit to the Vatican is described as a routine activity.
- Areas of cooperation include humanitarian aid distribution in Cuba and addressing challenges for Christians in Africa.
- President Donald Trump has criticized Pope Francis, calling him 'weak on crime' and 'terrible for foreign policy.'
- Pope Francis has stated he is not interested in debating Trump on the Middle East conflict and will continue to speak out against war.