The Vatican could potentially serve as a venue for hosting cease-fire talks between Russia and Ukraine, according to Secretary of State Marco Rubio.
Speaking to reporters in Rome on May 17, Rubio said that he would speak with Cardinal Matteo Zuppi about Pope Leo XIV’s offer to make “every effort” to end the war in Ukraine.
Rubio said that the Vatican would not act as a peace broker between the sides per se, but would provide “a place that both sides would be comfortable going.”
“So we’ll talk about all of that and obviously [we’re] always grateful to the Vatican for their willingness to play this constructive and positive role,” Rubio added….