Vice President JD Vance Addresses Pope Francis' Immigration Criticism at Catholic Prayer Breakfast

Vance calls for humility in faith discussions while praying for the ailing pope and defending the administration's immigration policies.

Vice President JD Vance led a prayer for Pope Francis' recovery during the National Catholic Prayer Breakfast, emphasizing his respect for the pope's leadership despite recent criticisms.
Pope Francis has condemned the Trump administration's immigration policies, including mass deportations, as harmful to migrants' dignity, sparking responses from U.S. officials including Vance and 'border czar' Tom Homan.
Vance, a Catholic convert, acknowledged disagreements with the pope and U.S. Catholic bishops but urged Catholics not to treat religious leaders as social media figures subject to constant public debate.
The vice president referenced Catholic teachings to defend prioritizing family and community, while the pope countered with a broader interpretation of Christian love that extends to all people.
Vance highlighted his own journey as a 'baby Catholic' navigating faith in public life, while reaffirming the administration's commitment to open dialogue with religious communities.