Rubio and Pope Leo meet at the Vatican to discuss Middle East after weeks of tension

Secretary of State Marco Rubio and Pope Leo XIV met Thursday at the Vatican to discuss the situation in the Middle East and other matters, a meeting that came after weeks of tension between the American-born pontiff and President Trump. “Secretary of State Marco Rubio met today with His Holiness Pope Leo XIV to discuss the … Read more

Obama admits ‘genuine tension’ in marriage over pressure to stay in politics

NEWYou can now listen to Fox News articles! Former President Barack Obama said that pressure on him to continue being politically active throughout the Trump administrations has created tension in his marriage with former first lady Michelle Obama. “She wants to see her husband easing up and spending more time with her, enjoying what remains … Read more

Rubio to visit Italy, Vatican amid troop drawdown call, tension with Trump, Pope Leo: reports

NEWYou can now listen to Fox News articles! Secretary of State Marco Rubio is reportedly planning to travel to the Vatican and Italy this week for meetings aimed at steadying relations after public spats between President Donald Trump, Pope Leo and Italian Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni. Rubio, a Catholic, is expected to meet with Cardinal … Read more

Philadelphia museum brings Rocky statue inside after decades of tension

PHILADELPHIA — Every day, visitors from around the world make their way to the steps of the Philadelphia Museum of Art — not necessarily for the galleries inside, but for a statue of a fictional boxer from South Philadelphia. The bronze figure of Rocky Balboa — arms raised in victory, clad in boxing trunks and … Read more

Hegseth and Caine holding news conference on Iran war, as ceasefire grinds on but tension swirls in Strait of Hormuz

The U.S. military’s top uniformed and top civilian officials will take questions from the press on the Iran war Friday morning, as a weeks-long U.S.-Iran ceasefire remains in place — but with both sides ratcheting up their competition for control over shipping traffic through the Strait of Hormuz. Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth and Gen. Dan … Read more

U.S. clears some diplomatic staff to leave Israel as tension with Iran continues despite talks

The U.S. State Department authorized non-emergency personnel and their family members to leave Israel on Friday, citing unspecified “safety risks.” The change in guidance from the State Department comes as the U.S. continues negotiations with Iran on a potential nuclear deal, which Tehran hopes will avert a potential American military assault President Trump has prepared for … Read more