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Rubio Visits Italy, Meets Cardinal, Ministers Amid Troop Drawdown

5/3/2026

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Senator Marco Rubio will meet Cardinal Pietro Parolin during his upcoming Italy visit.
Senator Marco Rubio will also hold talks with Italy’s foreign and defence ministers.
The trip follows the Pentagon’s announcement of a 5,000-troop drawdown from Germany and aims to ease tensions after U.S. President Donald Trump’s criticism of Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni.

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Senator Marco Rubio will meet Cardinal Pietro Parolin during his upcoming Italy visit.
Senator Marco Rubio will also hold talks with Italy’s foreign and defence ministers.
The trip follows the Pentagon’s announcement of a 5,000-troop drawdown from Germany and aims to ease tensions after U.S. President Donald Trump’s criticism of Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni.