Vance Meets Pope Francis on Easter Sunday

‘I know you have not been feeling great, but it’s good to see you in better health,’ Vance told the pope.

Pope Francis receives U.S. Vice President JD Vance (L) before bestowing the Urbi et Orbi (Latin for to the city and to the world) blessing at the end of the Easter mass presided over by Cardinal Angelo Comastri in St. Peter's Square at the Vatican on April 20, 2025. At center the head of the papal houshold Bishop Leonardo Sapienza. Vatican Media via AP, HO

Vice President JD Vance met with Pope Francis on April 20 to celebrate Easter in one of the reception rooms at the Vatican hotel where the pope resides.

“I know you have not been feeling great, but it’s good to see you in better health,” Vance told the pope. “Thank you for seeing me.”