JD Vance Discusses Global Issues and Faith at Vatican Meeting
Vice President JD Vance engaged in discussions on international conflicts and the plight of migrants during his meeting with Vatican officials in Rome.
Vice President JD Vance, during his visit to Rome, met with high-ranking Vatican officials to discuss pressing global issues. The meeting included Cardinal Pietro Parolin, the Vatican’s secretary of state, and Archbishop Paul Gallagher, its foreign minister. The discussions covered a range of topics, from the international situation in war-torn countries to the challenges faced by migrants and refugees.
Vance, a recent convert to Catholicism, also touched upon the shared religious faith and the situation of persecuted Christian communities worldwide. The Vatican expressed hopes for continued collaboration with the United States, acknowledging the valuable service of the Catholic Church to vulnerable populations.
This visit comes amidst Pope Francis’s health concerns, yet the Vatican emphasized its good relations with the U.S. following the meeting. Vance’s trip to Italy is part of a broader journey that will also take him to India, reflecting the administration’s commitment to international engagement and diplomacy.