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Vance opens up about meeting Pope Francis day before he died

What JD Vance just said about being one of the last people to meet with Pope Francis

While on a trip to Italy last week with his family, the vice president was one of the last officials to meet with Pope Francis. Vance, who is Catholic, had formal talks with the Vatican’s secretary of state and then had an informal meeting with Francis on Easter Sunday.

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JD Vance opens up about meeting Pope Francis the day before he died

WASHINGTON — In the final hours of Pope Francis' life, he had what was unknowingly his last meeting with a global leader: U.S. Vice President JD Vance. The meeting on Sunday was a short one, lasting only a few minutes as the two men exchanged Easter greetings while Vance was on holiday in Rome.

The Washington Post on MSN · 11h

Vance: ‘Great blessing’ to meet with Pope Francis shortly before his death

The vice president reflected publicly on the Easter Sunday visit after a private tour of the Taj Mahal in India.

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USA TODAY on MSN · 1d

What do people want from the next pope? American Catholics are divided

A 2024 Pew Research study found that a majority of U.S. Catholics believe women should be allowed to become priests (64%) and that the church should recognize the marriages of gay couples (54%).

ABC7 New York · 3h

With more than 61 million Catholics in the US, could the next pope be an American?

With more than 61 million Catholics and the second-highest number of cardinals after Italy, the United States is primed for the question of whether an

Yahoo · 1d

Catholics across the U.S. mourn Pope Francis' death

Catholics across the United States are remembering the life and legacy of Pope Francis, who died Monday at 88 years old. Many praise his efforts for helping vulnerable people and protecting the environment.

Thousands gather to pay respect to Pope Francis

ABC News · 4h

Pope Francis live updates: Vatican may extend hours to pay respects due to turnout

People will be able to pay their respects to Francis through Friday. Given the large turnout of faithful wishing to pay homage to Pope Francis, the Vatican may extend the opening hours of St. Peter’s Basilica beyond the established time of midnight, the Vatican Press office said.

USA TODAY on MSN · 8h

Mourners line up in St. Peter's Basilica to pay respects to Pope Francis: See photos

Tens of thousands of mourners filtered into St. Peter's Basilica in Rome on Wednesday to pay their final respects to Pope Francis.

UPI News on MSN · 11h

Tens of thousands pay respects as body of Pope Francis lies in state

Mourners began filing past the open coffin of the late Pope Francis inside St. Peter's Basilica on Wednesday as a three-day period of lying in state got underway in the Vatican.

Could an American pope be waiting in the wings? Experts weigh in

With more than 61 million Catholics and the second-highest number of cardinals after Italy, a guessing game is emerging on ...

Did Pope Francis ever visit New Hampshire? A look at his time in the United States

Pope Francis died Easter Monday, the Vatican announced. Here's a look at his time in the United States, including if he ever ...

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Americans Who Met Pope Francis in the United States Share Their Reflections

Keating also called the moment 'surreal' and added that every year the family still celebrates the anniversary of the day ...

A look at Pope Francis’ historic final visit to Washington, and his enduring ties to the US

Pope Francis held strong relations with the United States throughout his papacy, and his visit to Washington in 2015 was ...

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Could the next Catholic pope be an American?

American Cardinals Joseph Tobin and Raymond Burke could be candidates to lead the Catholic Church after the death of Pope ...

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For US Catholics, Pope Francis' tenure defined by growing divisions

When Pope Francis visited the United States in 2015, cheering crowds of Catholics and non-Catholics turned out in New York, ...

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Are US flags half-staff for death of Pope Francis? When law mandates flags are lowered

Several cities and countries — including New York City, the United Kingdom, and Australia — have ordered flags to be lowered ...

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When the pope met the president: Francis' meetings with Obama, Biden and Trump

By the time Francis took over as leader of the Catholic Church in 2013, meetings between the president and the pontiff had ...

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