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Key FactsVice President Vance Meets Pope Leo XIV
May 19, 2025 · Reading time: ~30 sec.
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- Pope Leo XIV, a U.S. citizen, met with Vice President JD Vance, who converted to Catholicism as an adult.
- Details of the discussions between Vance and Leo were not provided, but a subsequent meeting with Secretary of State Marco Rubio occurred.
- Leo, elected on May 8, had previously criticized Trump's immigration policies.
- Following the meeting, there was a cordial exchange on international issues and the importance of respecting humanitarian law.
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