U.S. Vice President Vance meets with Vatican's Cardinal Parolin
In Vatican City, a meeting took place between U.S. Vice President J.D. Vance and the Holy See's Secretary of State, Cardinal Pietro Parolin. The discussions focused on wars, international tensions, and migration issues.
On Saturday in Vatican City, a meeting occurred between U.S. Vice President J.D. Vance and the Holy See's Secretary of State, Cardinal Pietro Parolin. The talks were also attended by the head of Vatican diplomacy, Archbishop Paul Richard Gallagher.
According to the Vatican press office, the discussions covered wars, political tensions, and difficult humanitarian conditions, with an emphasis on the situation of migrants and refugees.
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During the meeting, satisfaction was expressed regarding the good bilateral relations between the Holy See and the United States. A joint commitment to protect the right to religious freedom and conscience was emphasized.
"There was an exchange of opinions on the international situation, especially regarding countries affected by war, political tensions and difficult humanitarian situations, with particular attention to migrants, refugees and prisoners," according to the Vatican statement.
The communiqué also mentions a desire for "serene collaboration between the State and the Catholic Church in the United States" and emphasised its "valuable service to the most vulnerable people."
The meeting aimed to improve relations between the Vatican and the U.S., especially concerning migration approaches. In February, Pope Francis criticized the mass deportations of immigrants by President Donald Trump's administration. Vance's visit to the Vatican lasted about two hours, and the vice president arrived with an entourage of approximately 40 cars.
J.D. Vance, who is a practicing Catholic, was baptized in 2019. On Friday, before the meeting, he attended the Good Friday liturgy at St. Peter's Basilica with his family.
