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Congressman Rulli Meets Pope at Vatican | Cleveland News
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- Sep 19, 2026
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Summary
Congressman Mike Rulli, co-chair of the Italian American Congressional Delegation, took a whirlwind trip to Italy where he met Pope Francis at the Vatican — a moment he called deeply moving. Accompanied by Basil Russo and U.S. Ambassador Tilman Fertitta, Rulli engaged with Italian Parliament leaders and discussed trade, including natural gas. He marveled at the ornate Italian Capitol and was front-row for an outdoor Mass in St. Peter’s Square, where a group member broke down in tears and even sang for the Pope. Rulli told the Pope that many in Congress admire him and want to work without distraction — the Pope responded by praising Vice President JD Vance and Secretary of State Marco Rubio as positive Catholic influences in America. Rulli contrasted this warm, personal meeting with a more formal one with Cardinal Parolin, calling the Pope’s interaction “like a CEO having a direct chat” — a moment he described as profoundly impactful. Listen in comfort: Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN: [email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting. Sources: https://www.cleveland.com/news/2026/09/meeting-with-pope-leaves-lasting-impression-on-ohio-lawmaker-during-delegation-visit.html More coverage & latest updates: https://sources.thednn.ai/d1b99ef606450606 Report issues to [email protected].