Vatican stresses only pope may approve bishop consecrations to safeguard apostolic ties to Jesus's original disciples.
Rubio meets Pope Leo: Can they heal White House-Vatican rift?The State Department says Leo-Rubio meeting underscores ‘strong ties’, despite Trump’s recent attacks on the pope.
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