One of Pope Francis' last meetings was with Vice President JD Vance. Here's what they talked about.
Vice President JD Vance, a Catholic, met briefly with Pope Francis at the Vatican on Easter Sunday in April 2025 after tensions over U.S. migrant deportations. It was one of the pope's last meetings, hours before his death.
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2 developments- Apr 18, 2025Only center coverage:Vance attends Vatican Good Friday service as tensions with Pope await
- Apr 20, 2025Vice President JD Vance meets with Pope at Vatican Easter Sunday
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One day before Pope Francis' death, US Vice President Vance received an audience on Easter Sunday - The Daily Reporter
One day before Pope Francis' death, US Vice President Vance received an audience on Easter Sunday
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