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Vice President JD Vance and Secretary of State Rubio Meet Pope Leo XIV at the Vatican

In their first audience with the newly inaugurated pontiff, discussions focused on global conflicts and the need to uphold humanitarian and international law.

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Papst Leo und JD Vance steht mit weiteren Personen für ein Gruppenbild zusammen
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Overview

  • US Vice President JD Vance and Secretary of State Marco Rubio held a private audience with Pope Leo XIV on May 19, shortly after his official inauguration.
  • The discussions emphasized the importance of respecting humanitarian and international law in ongoing global conflicts, including those in Gaza, Myanmar, and Ukraine.
  • This marks Vance's second private audience at the Vatican in four weeks, following an Easter meeting with Pope Francis before his passing.
  • The Holy See described the talks as cordial, reflecting strong bilateral relations between the United States and the Vatican.
  • Pope Leo XIV, the first American-born pontiff, continues to prioritize global diplomacy and social justice in his early papacy.