One day before Pope Francis' death, Vice President Vance received an audience on Easter Sunday

The story behind J.D. Vance’s unlikely visit with Pope Francis

Donald Trump’s vice president had come on the busiest weekend of the church’s Jubilee year, expecting a meeting with a sickly pope who had condemned his policies.

Pope Francis Spent His Final Day Calling for Mercy for Migrants

The day before he died, Pope Francis met with Vice President J.D. Vance and used his Easter blessing to continue his call for kindness toward migrants. Francis encouraged Catholics to be welcoming to people “who come from distant lands” in his Easter blessing. “How much contempt is stirred up at times towards the vulnerable, the marginalized, and migrants!” he said. “On this day, I would like all of us to hope anew and to revive our trust in…

One day before Pope Francis' death, Vice President Vance received an audience on Easter Sunday

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Vance reacts to Pope Francis' death one day after meeting him

Vice President JD Vance said he was "happy to see him yesterday," though he noted that Pope Francis "was obviously very ill."

Bishop remembers meeting Pope Francis as city organises remembrance plans

The Vatican announced Pope Francis' death aged 88 on Easter Monday

Vice President JD Vance Details Meeting Pope Francis Hours Before His Death

Vice President JD Vance detailed his meeting with Pope Francis only hours before the religious leader’s death at the age of 88, paying homage to the head of the Catholic Church.