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Vice President JD Vance Meets Pope Francis Amid Easter Celebrations

VP JD Vance exchanged Easter greetings with Pope Francis, who is recovering from pneumonia, following discussions on migration and humanitarian issues at the Vatican.

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Vance and the pope have tangled sharply over migration and the Trump administration’s plans to deport migrants en masse.
JD Vance meets Pope Francis on Easter Sunday after flap over migration
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Vance and the pope have tangled sharply over migration and the Trump administration’s plans to deport migrants en masse.
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The Holy See has responded cautiously to the Trump administration while seeking to continue productive relations in keeping with its tradition of diplomatic neutrality.
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The meeting comes amid tensions over Vance’s claim that U.S. Catholic bishops resettle migrants living in the country illegally for federal funds — a charge church leaders have strongly denied.
Vance meets with top Vatican officials to discuss global, humanitarian issues
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It has expressed alarm over the administration’s crackdown on migrants and cuts in international aid while insisting on peaceful resolutions to the wars in Ukraine and Gaza.
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The event occurred amid tensions regarding President Donald Trump’s deportation of illegal immigrants from the United States.
Vatican Has 'Exchange of Opinions' with VP JD Vance on Immigration
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Vance’s participation in Holy Week in the heart of the Catholic world comes as the Trump administration commits to recognizing Holy Week.
Vance Meets With Vatican Officials
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The Vatican affirmed good relations with the US but noted ‘an exchange of opinions’ on global conflicts and migration.
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Post-liberals share some longstanding Catholic conservative views, such as opposition to abortion and LGBTQ+ rights.
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Despite any tensions, the Vatican is used to talking to leaders with whom it disagrees and the statement noted “the good existing bilateral relations between the Holy See and the United States of America, and the common commitment to protect the right to freedom of religion and conscience was reiterated.”
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Vance, who converted in 2019, identifies with a small Catholic intellectual movement, viewed by some critics as having reactionary or authoritarian leanings, that is often called “postliberal.”
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Updated: Apr 20th, 2025, 6:23 AM ET

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Vice President JD Vance met with Pope Francis on Easter Sunday as the pontiff recuperates from pneumonia, after previously discussing migration and humanitarian issues with Vatican officials. During a brief exchange at Domus Santa Marta, Vance and Francis addressed their ongoing differences regarding the Trump administration's immigration policies. Vance, who converted to Catholicism in 2019, also met with Cardinal Pietro Parolin and Archbishop Paul Gallagher during his visit, which included attending Good Friday services in St. Peter’s Basilica and spending Easter weekend with his family in Rome.

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U.S. Vice President JD Vance met briefly with Pope Francis on Easter Sunday as the pontiff recovers from pneumonia, shortly after discussions with Cardinal Pietro Parolin and Archbishop Paul Gallagher on global conflicts and humanitarian issues including migration and refugees.
The Vatican emphasized the importance of 'serene collaboration' with the U.S. and praised the church’s work with vulnerable populations, even as they navigate tensions surrounding Vance's claims regarding the involvement of Catholic bishops in resettling migrants.
Vance's recent interactions with the Vatican, including a private meeting with Pope Francis, reflect ongoing dialogues about the U.S.'s approach to immigration, amid Pope Francis’s advocacy for migrant care and humanitarian issues.

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