Why did Pope Francis not officially meet JD Vance in Rome? Pontiff sends cardinal instead
Sunday, 20 April 2025 () Vice President JD Vance's Rome visit saw him meeting Cardinal Parolin, discussing war, humanitarian crises, and Church-state cooperation, notably migrants, refugees, and prisoners. Only a brief greeting with Pope Francis reportedly occurred, despite the Pope's recent recovery from pneumonia. Tensions remain high, highlighted by differing views on migration and Vance's past accusations against the Church's migrant advocacy.
JD Vance meets with top Vatican officials amid Pope's criticism of Trump's policy on migrants
The Holy See, which has a tradition of diplomatic neutrality, has expressed alarm over the Trump's..
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White House floats US-Europe meeting as JD Vance meets Giorgia Meloni in Rome
Meloni has positioned herself as a bridge between the Trump administration and Europe and was the lone EU leader to..
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Pope Francis makes surprise visit to St Peter's Square following Palm Sunday Mass
Pope Francis made another surprise visit to St Peter's Square at the end of the Palm Sunday Mass, one day after..
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