Yo, Check Out JD Vance's Reflections on His Meeting with Pope Francis
Meeting with Pope Francis moments before his passing was perceived as a divine message by JD Vance.
Fox & Friends co-host, Brian Kilmeade, chats about Vice President JD Vance's meeting with Pope Francis on Easter Sunday, mere hours before the Holy Father's passing at 88 years old.
EXCLUSIVE REVELATIONS
In an exclusive interview with our Digital website, Vice President JD Vance shared heartfelt sentiments about his meeting with the Pope, expressing it as a "great honor" and a "divine message" to cherish life[1].
Wednesday saw Vance opening up to our Digital site.
VANCE, LAST TO VISIT THE POPE
The Vice President disclosed that he met Pope Francis on Easter Sunday but didn't plan to do so due to his illness. However, an invitation for a visit before his Easter mass appearance was extended, making Vance one of, if not, the last world leaders to meet with the Pope[1]. His devout Catholic staff member was so emotional during the encounter that they even shed tears[1].
Pope Francis welcomed Vice President JD Vance and his delegation during their audience at Casa Santa Marta on April 20, 2025, in Vatican City[2].
GRACIOUS ENCOUNTER
While admitting the encounter was brief, Vance described it as "very gracious"[1]. He added that the Pope was "kind, yet frail," as they exchanged pleasantries[1]. Pope Francis showered gifts, including Easter baskets for Vance's children, a Vatican tie, and rosaries[1].
Post the meeting, the Vice President attended Easter Sunday Mass in Rome at St. Paul's Tomb with his family, making a quick trip to India shortly after[1]. Just an hour upon landing, a staff member delivered the news of Pope Francis' demise.
REFLECTIONS
"Obviously, I felt sad, but my thoughts went immediately to the Pope and the billion Catholics worldwide who love him," Vance said[1]. He further added that the realization of being one of the last people to have communicated with Pope Francis left a deep impression, emphasizing it as a "great honor" and a "divine message" to remember the fleeting nature of life[1].
Sources:[1] Interview with Vice President JD Vance by our Digital website, April 20, 2025.[2] Vatican Media via Vatican Pool/Getty Images, April 20, 2025.
- The Vice President, JD Vance, revealed that he met Pope Francis on Easter Sunday, a meeting that was gracious and left a lasting impression.
- In his encounter with Pope Francis, JD Vance described the Pope as kind yet frail, and even received gifts such as Easter baskets for his children, a Vatican tie, and rosaries.
- JD Vance shared that he felt sad upon learning of Pope Francis' passing, but emphasized the encounter as a "divine message" to cherish life and remember the fleeting nature of it.
- The meeting between JD Vance and Pope Francis occurred just before the Pope's demise, making it one of the last interactions he had with world leaders.
