JD Vance’s Final Words to Pope Francis: A Farewell of Faith and Respect

Vatican City – On Easter Sunday, April 20, 2025, U.S. Vice President JD Vance met with Pope Francis at the Domus Sanctae Marthae, marking one of the pontiff’s final public engagements before his passing the following day.

A screenshot of JD Vance and Pope Francis greeting each other from a video dated April 20, 2025. | Source: YouTube/AFP News Agency

During the brief encounter, the visibly frail Pope, seated in a wheelchair, greeted Vance, a Catholic convert, with a gentle handshake. The Vice President expressed his well-wishes, saying, “I know you’ve not been feeling great, but it’s good to see you in better health.”
A screenshot of JD Vance with Pope Francis during their Easter exchange from a video dated April 20, 2025. | Source: YouTube/AFP News Agency

As the meeting concluded, Vance offered a heartfelt farewell: “I pray for you every day. God bless you.”
A screenshot of a priest gifting JD Vance on Pope Francis’ behalf from a video dated April 20, 2025. | Source: YouTube/AFP News Agency

The Pope’s final day was marked by continued dedication to his duties, including delivering the traditional Urbi et Orbi blessing to the faithful gathered in St. Peter’s Square.

Following the Pope’s death on April 21, Vice President Vance shared his condolences on social media, reflecting on the pontiff’s impactful homily during the early days of the COVID-19 pandemic, describing it as “really quite beautiful.”

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