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Investing.com -- U.S. Vice President JD Vance shared his reflections on a recent meeting with the late Pope Francis, emphasizing the significance of the encounter and downplaying any political differences between the Pope and the Trump administration.
Vance met with Pope Francis on Sunday at the Vatican during a visit to Italy. The Pope passed away the following day. The Vice President expressed his sentiments about being one of the last officials to meet with the Pope, whom he described as a great pastor.
Vance recounted his experience, stating that he felt fortunate to have had the opportunity to meet the Pope and express his daily prayers for him. The Vice President recounted his surprise upon realizing that the Pope had less than 24 hours left on earth at the time of their meeting.
Pope Francis had previously criticized U.S. President Donald Trump’s immigration policies, labeling them disgraceful shortly before Trump’s inauguration in January. Despite this, Vance downplayed any disagreements between the U.S. administration and the late Pope. He acknowledged the Pope’s disagreements with some policies but also highlighted areas of agreement.
Vance chose not to discuss politics in relation to the Pope’s legacy, emphasizing his respect for the Pope as a Christian pastor. When asked about his hopes for the next Pope, Vance refrained from offering guidance to the Cardinals, stating that he would pray for wisdom in their selection of the next leader for the world’s Catholics.
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