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Vice President Vance Concludes Vatican Talks Highlighting Immigration and Humanitarian Issues

Vance met with senior Vatican officials and Pope Francis, emphasizing collaboration despite tensions over U.S. immigration policies.

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The car of U.S. Vice President JD Vance with the flag of the Holy See leaves the Vatican to reach Castel Sant'Angelo after the celebration of the Passion of the Lord as part of the Holy Week, in Rome on April 18, 2025. (Photo by Alberto PIZZOLI / AFP)
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Overview

  • Vice President JD Vance held discussions with Vatican Secretary of State Cardinal Pietro Parolin and Archbishop Paul Gallagher on migrants, refugees, prisoners, and global conflicts.
  • The Vatican communique expressed hope for serene collaboration between the U.S. government and the Catholic Church, acknowledging the Church’s service to vulnerable populations.
  • A brief private meeting between Vance and Pope Francis on Easter Sunday allowed for an exchange of Easter greetings, marking a symbolic moment in their diplomatic engagement.
  • Pope Francis has criticized mass deportation policies as undermining human dignity, a stance that contrasts sharply with the Trump administration’s immigration approach defended by Vance.
  • The Vatican reaffirmed its commitment to dialogue and neutrality, emphasizing shared values like religious freedom and humanitarian service despite policy disagreements.