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Pope, Vance have unusual Easter tête-à-tête at the Vatican

U.S. President VD Vance meets Pope Francis in the Vatican on April 20, 2025. (Credit: Vatican Media/Screenshot.)

Pope, Vance have unusual Easter tête-à-tête at the Vatican

In a series of unusual events, Pope Francis and United States Vice President JD Vance had a private meeting at the Vatican Easter morning while Mass was being celebrated by a papal aide in St. Peter’s Square.

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