He accepted today, for a few minutes, the US Vice President on the sidelines of Easter celebration, two months after his fierce criticism of US President Donald Trump’s immigration policy.
It was a “private meeting of a few minutes” at the Pope’s residence in the Vatican, shortly after 11.30am. The two men “exchanged wishes on Easter,” the Vatican said in his announcement.
According to the video released by the Holy See, Vance said he was “happy” to see that the health of the Pontiff has improved. “Thank you for accepting me. I pray for you everyday. May God bless you, “he added, shaking his hand.
The, such as rosary, a tie with the Vatican shield and chocolate eggs for his three young children.
“I met today with the Holy Father, Pope Francis. Thank you for inviting me and I pray for his health. Happy Easter, “Vance then wrote on the X platform.
Vance, who embraced Catholicism at the age of 35, had met on Saturday with the Italian cardinal Pietro Parolin, the “No. 2” Holy See official.
