Pope Francis appears on the central lodge of St. Peter's Basilica to bestow the Urbi et Orbi (Latin for to the city and the world) blessing at the end of the Easter mass, presided over by Cardinal Angelo Comastri in St. Peter's Square at the Vatican on Sunday, April 20, 2025.
Francis and Vance have tangled sharply over migration and the Trump administration’s plans to deport migrants en masse.
"A cordial conversation took place," a media release said. "During which the common commitment to protect the right to religious freedom and freedom of conscience was renewed."
"There was also an exchange of views on the international situation, especially regarding countries affected by war, political tensions and difficult humanitarian situations, with particular attention focused on migrants, refugees and those in prison," it continued.
POPE FRANCIS MAKES APPEARANCE AFTER PALM SUNDAY MASS AT THE VATICAN
Vice President JD Vance and his family arrives at Basilica Papale di San Paolo Fuori le Mura (Basilica of Saint Paul Outside the Walls) to attend Easter mass, in Rome, Italy, on Sunday, April 20, 2025. (Kenny Holston/Pool Photo)
Vance met Saturday with the Vatican secretary of state, Cardinal Pietro Parolin, and foreign minister, Archbishop Paul Gallagher.
The Associated Press contributed to this report.
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