He United States Vice President, JD Vancehe held an encounter with him Pope Francis during an official visit to Vaticanwhere they addressed international issues and reaffirmed their commitment to conservative values Christian inspiration.
“It is a pleasure to see him in better healthVance told Holy Fatheraccording to a video broadcast by the Vatican himself. After shaking his hand, he added: “Thanks for receiving me. I pray for you every day. God bless you”
Today I met with the Holy Father Pope Francis. I am Grateful for His Invitation to Meet, and I Pray for His Good Health.
Happy Easter! pic.twitter.com/sihu9GyQL2
– Vice President JD Vance (@VP) April 20, 2025
During the meeting, the Argentine Pope gave the American vice president several present, including some Rosariesa Ties stamped with the Vatican shield and Chocolate eggs For their three children.
JD Vance, who became Catholicism At 35, he was also received by the Cardinal Pietro ParolinSecretary of State and number two of the Holy See. According to an official statement, the “cordial” meeting was treated International situationwith emphasis on countries affected by Wars, political tensions and humanitarian crisispaying special attention to migrants, refugees and Prisoners.
The visit occurs weeks after Pope Francis generated controversy in USA by criticizing the immigration policies promoted by the president Donald Trump. In a letter addressed to US bishops, the Jesuit Pontiff described the massive expulsions of migrants as part of a “important crisis”
“What is built based on force, and not from the truth about the same dignity of every human being, badly begins and will end”The Pope warned in that letter.
JD Vance, recognized for his position as fervent Catholic and defender of the traditional valueshas expressed its intention to make the United States a BALUARTE OF CONSERVATIVE VALUESthrough policies looking for drastically restrict immigration.