Secretary of State Marco Rubio meets with Pope Leo after Trump's criticism

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Published May 7, 2026 at 3:41 AM CDT

Secretary of State Marco Rubio meets with Pope Leo after critical comments by President Trump.

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Michel Martin is the weekend host of All Things Considered, where she draws on her deep reporting and interviewing experience to dig in to the week's news. Outside the studio, she has also hosted "Michel Martin: Going There," an ambitious live event series in collaboration with Member Stations.

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