Vice President J.D. Vice President Vance met Pope Francis on Easter Sunday. This is the diplomatic high water mark for travel to Italy, Vatican City and India from April 18-24.
According to a Vatican statement, the meeting continued, “We exchanged Easter greetings in just a few minutes.” The visit occurred at 11:30am local time at the Pope residence of Casa Santa Marta, as Easter Sunday Mass was celebrated nearby on St. Peter’s Square. As Pope Francis, 88, recovered from double pneumonia after 38 days of hospitalization, the role of the liturgical celebration to commemorate the resurrection of Jesus Christ was entrusted to. Angelo Comastori Cardinalthe retired archbishop of St. Peter’s Cathedral.
“It’s good that you can meet in a better health,” Vance told the Holy Father. The Pope reportedly gave him a Vatican tie, blessed rosary beads and three Easter eggs for his children.
Just: Pope Francis presents US Vice President J.D. Vance, a Vatican tie, blessed rosary beads and three Easter eggs for his children. Vance tells the Pope, “It’s good that you can meet in a better health.” @ewtnews pic.twitter.com/mfpxchiqmz
– Colm Flynn (@colmflynnire) April 20, 2025
“This morning, Vice President J.D. V. Vance met with his sacred Pope Francis at the Vatican,” reads a Sunday press release from the Vice President’s office. “The Vice President invited him to meet on Easter Sunday and expressed his gratitude to Pope Francis for the hospitality the Vatican has expanded into his family.”
#popefrancis and @jdvance We’ll meet this morning. Vatican media photos pic.twitter.com/feia8ornmv
– Catholic News Service Rome (@catholicnewssvc) April 20, 2025
Some corporate media It was speculated With the recognition of a “rift” between the administration and Pope Francis, no visit occurs.
The best clergy then moved to the cathedral’s lodge balcony overlooking the square. The enthusiasts of thousands of pilgrims and the continued tradition of almost 40 years, 10,000 hydrangeas, ranancas, delphiniums and other blessed flowers were brightened by continuing other blessed flowers from the Netherlands. Ubi et orbi (For cities and the world) Blessings.
“Brothers and Sisters, Happy Easter!” The pastor of Christ said he wanted a now unusual public appearance by the Pope, with some effort and waving, delighting those who stayed after the Mass. Not long ago, military bands helped attract crowd attention by playing the sacred Sea and the Italian national anthem.
“Good morning and Easter.” Pope Francis appears on the balcony overlooking St. Peter’s Square, then handing over his Urbi et Orbi to the ritual master. pic.twitter.com/3alrd9ay5a
– Colm Flynn (@colmflynnire) April 20, 2025
I’ll chat live @henadoba Above @newsnation This morning, we’ll be talking about Pope Francis’ appearance after this morning’s beautiful Easter Sunday Mass. pic.twitter.com/7xrr9aoi2l
– Colm Flynn (@colmflynnire) April 20, 2025
His Holy Week involvement at the Vatican was personally important to Vance, Catholic, but international travel represents the foundations of the Trump administration’s first and highest level diplomatic blitz and Western civilization, following Trump’s announcement of April 2nd release date.
It was an honor to visit the Vatican during Holy Week, and it was a blessing to experience the beauty and respect of the Good Friday liturgy at St. Peter’s Cathedral. pic.twitter.com/l3lblkngmj
– Vice President JD Vance (@VP) April 19, 2025
Vance previously addressed several meetings during his visit to Paris and Munich, Germany in February. He also visited Greenland with his wife in March. This was a visit with his wife, along with national security adviser Mike Waltz, amid the “signal gate” incident, which included discussions on sensitive military strike plans on the platform that mistakenly included Atlantic editors.
Following Good Friday meeting with Italian Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni, Vance met with the Vatican Secretary of State on Holy Saturday Cardinal of Pietro Parolin Archbishop Paul Gallagher, secretary of national and international organizational relations;
“In a heartfelt consultation,” a statement reported by Vatican News stated that “satisfaction has been expressed with existing bilateral relations between the Holy Sea and the United States and the common commitment to protecting religious freedom and rights of conscience.”
On Saturday morning, US vice president JD Vance was received by Cardinal Pietro Parolin at the state office. Discussions focused on peace, religious freedom, freedom of conscience, and migration
read more: https://t.co/d74ddnyoo2… pic.twitter.com/isbyec8bfc– Vatican News (@vaticannews) April 19, 2025
“There was an exchange of opinions on the international situation,” the statement continued. “In particular, regarding countries affected by war, political tensions and difficult humanitarian circumstances, with particular attention to immigrants, refugees and prisoners.”
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2_mre6y7dea
“Today, during Holy Week, Vice President J.D. Vice President J.D. Vance met with Cardinal of the Vatican Secretary of State, Pietro Parolin,” reads a Saturday press release from the Vice President’s office. “The Vice President and Cardinal Parolyn discussed their shared religious beliefs, American Catholicism, the light letter of persecuted Christian communities around the world, and President Trump’s commitment to restoring world peace.” (Related: Pope Francis celebrates Trump with historic inauguration despite blowing up important policies into “disgrace” hours ago.)
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zfjxm1u-zqa
After the meeting, the second family toured the Sistine Chapel and the Roman Botanical Gardens.
In another development thousands of miles away, Russian President Vladimir Putin announced a temporary “Easter Armistice” in a televised statement released by the Kremlin on Saturday.
“For humanitarian reasons, the Russians will announce an Easter ceasefire from 6pm today until late at night from Sunday to Monday,” Putin said in a translated statement. It has been reported By the Associated Press. “During this period I order all fights to be stopped. Assume that the Ukrainian side follows our example. At the same time, our troops must be prepared to reflect ceasefires and possible violations and aggressive actions by the enemy.”
Ukrainian President Voldy Milzelensky Expression Citing reports of the ongoing attack, some skeptics said, “At least there were no sirens from the air raid.”
“As of Easter morning, it can be said that Russian forces are trying to create a general impression of a ceasefire, but in some places they will not abandon individual attempts to advance and bring Ukraine’s losses,” he said. Posted x.
Vance also visits New Delhi with his children and his wife Usha. His parents moved to the US from India Vance meets Prime Minister Narendra Modi. The second family will also travel to Jaipur and Agra to participate in the cultural events.
President Donald Trump has been released statement And video message Go ahead of Easter Expansion I hope that the day is full of peace and joy for all who celebrate the resurrection of Jesus Christ.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=s-7azlxkzm
He also made social and blown up critics true.
Trump’s official schedule did not feature Easter Sunday worship events at the time of this writing dinner It was held at the White House on Holy Thursday.
