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JD Vance Concludes Vatican Visit with Focus on Migrants, Faith, and Global Conflicts

The Vice President met with senior Vatican officials, discussed U.S. immigration policies and international crises, and reportedly held a private audience with Pope Francis.

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VATICAN CITY, VATICAN - APRIL 19: (EDITOR NOTE: STRICTLY EDITORIAL USE ONLY - NO MERCHANDISING). Vatican Secretary of State cardinal Pietro Parolin meets with U.S. Vice President JD Vance during an audience at the Apostolic Palac on April 19, 2025 in Vatican City, Vatican. (Vatican Media via Vatican Pool/Getty)
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Overview

  • Vice President JD Vance met with Cardinal Pietro Parolin and Archbishop Paul Gallagher to discuss issues including migration, refugees, and global conflicts such as the wars in Ukraine and Gaza.
  • The Vatican expressed concerns over U.S. immigration crackdowns and cuts to international aid but emphasized the importance of ongoing collaboration with the U.S. on humanitarian efforts.
  • Vance's office highlighted discussions on shared Catholic faith, the plight of persecuted Christians, and President Trump's commitment to global peace initiatives.
  • Reports suggest Vance had a private meeting with Pope Francis at Casa Santa Marta, though no official statement or images were released from the encounter.
  • Vance, a Catholic convert, attended Holy Week services in Rome with his family and is set to continue his diplomatic trip with a visit to India.