Washington, May 4 -- US Secretary of State Marco Rubio is reportedly preparing for a high-stakes diplomatic mission to the Vatican and Italy this week, according to Fox News. The visit is intended to stabilise relationships following a series of public disagreements involving President Donald Trump, Pope Leo, and Italian Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni.

The US Secretary of State is expected to engage in discussions with Pietro Parolin, the Vatican's primary diplomatic official. Additionally, Fox News reported that Rubio is anticipated to hold talks with the foreign and defence ministers of Italy to address growing friction between the two nations.

This diplomatic push arrives at a volatile period for US-European ties. On Friday, the Penta...