Why did Pope Francis not officially meet JD Vance in Rome?
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.
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.
