Pope Francis met with US Vice President JD Vance Privately at the Vatican's Santa Marta with Exchange of Gifts! VIDEO
Pope Francis met with US Vice President JD Vance privately at the Vatican's Santa Marta. They exchanged Easter greetings. On Holy Saturday, Cardinal Parolin met with the US leader at the Secretariat of State. The pope gave Vance some gifts: a Vatican tie, a red rosary for him, white rosaries for his children, and a set of three large chocolate Easter eggs. A separate white rosary was also provided for his wife.
On Easter Sunday morning, April 20th, shortly after 11:30 am at the Casa Santa Marta, Pope Francis had a brief private meeting with the Vice President of the United States of America, JD (James David) Vance. The Holy See Press Office noted it lasted a few minutes and offered an opportunity to exchange Easter greetings.
“It’s good to see you in better health.” Pope Francis responded warmly. They mutually wished each other ‘’Happy Easter.” “Thank you. It’s beautiful.” Vance said to the pope "I pray for you everyday."
Travelling to Italy with his family, JD Vance visited the Secretariat of State yesterday morning where he was welcomed by the Cardinal Secretary of State, Pietro Parolin, together with Archbishop Paul Richard Gallagher, Secretary for Relations with States and International Organisations.
A cordial conversation took place, according to the Holy See Press Office, during which the common commitment to protect the right to religious freedom and freedom of conscience was renewed. There was also an exchange of views on the international situation, especially regarding countries affected by war, political tensions and difficult humanitarian situations, with particular attention focused on migrants, refugees and those in prison.
On Good Friday, the Vice President with his wife and three children attended the Celebration of the Lord's Passion in Saint Peter's Basilica, presided over by Cardinal Claudio Gugerotti, prefect of the Dicastery for the Eastern Churches.
Travelling to Italy with his family, JD Vance visited the Secretariat of State yesterday morning where he was welcomed by the Cardinal Secretary of State, Pietro Parolin, together with Archbishop Paul Richard Gallagher, Secretary for Relations with States and International Organisations.
A cordial conversation took place, according to the Holy See Press Office, during which the common commitment to protect the right to religious freedom and freedom of conscience was renewed. There was also an exchange of views on the international situation, especially regarding countries affected by war, political tensions and difficult humanitarian situations, with particular attention focused on migrants, refugees and those in prison.
On Good Friday, the Vice President with his wife and three children attended the Celebration of the Lord's Passion in Saint Peter's Basilica, presided over by Cardinal Claudio Gugerotti, prefect of the Dicastery for the Eastern Churches.
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