U.S. Vice President JD Vance visited the Vatican on Saturday for discussions with senior Catholic Church officials who have been vocal in their criticism of the Trump administration’s policies. The meeting marked the first face-to-face engagement between the second Trump administration and the Vatican.
Vance’s visit comes amid strained relations between the White House and the Holy See, with Church leaders having expressed concern over various domestic and international policy decisions made by the U.S. government. While specific topics of the talks were not disclosed, the discussions are believed to have focused on areas where the Church has raised moral or humanitarian objections.
The meeting represents an effort by the Trump administration to open dialogue with religious leadership on matters of shared interest and contention. It remains to be seen whether this engagement will lead to a thaw in relations or influence future policy directions.
This visit underscores the complex interplay between U.S. political leadership and religious institutions, especially as both continue to navigate key issues such as immigration, social justice, and international diplomacy.
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