As part of an Easter tour that included meetings with Italian and Vatican officials, Vice President JD Vance’s brief yet meaningful meeting with Pope Francis highlighted the ongoing negotiation of religion in public life. The two men—both Catholics, but from markedly different spiritual and ideological traditions—shared reflections on the challenges facing Christianity in a divided, post-pandemic world.
Thank you for reading this post, don't forget to subscribe!According to Vatican aides, the Pope emphasized the Church’s call to defend the poor, the migrant, and the prisoner. Vance reportedly spoke about the erosion of Christian values in the West, particularly around family and tradition.
While no formal agreement was expected, the dialogue symbolized a larger question echoing throughout modern politics: What role should faith play in shaping laws, borders, and justice in our time?
