JD Vance Salute to you Pope Francis Monday, the news broke for hours The Pope died in 88.
The U.S. Vice President was one of the last people to meet with Francis before his death and said he was “apparently sick” during the encounter.
“I just learned about Pope Francis’ death,” Vance In a statement shared on x saidformerly Twitter. “My heart pays homage to millions of Christians around the world who love him.”
“I’m glad to see him yesterday, even though he was obviously very ill,” the 40-year-old politician added. “But I will always remember him because he gave the following affection in the early days of Covid. It’s really beautiful. May God rest in peace with his soul.” He shared Link The same is true.
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Vance Meet Francis briefly On Easter Sunday. Pope, who Disagree publicly President Donald Trump’s immigration policy, briefly sat down to provide his three children with three chocolate Easter eggs.
“I know you’ve always felt bad, but I’m glad to see you,” Vance said to the Pope on Sunday. “Thank you for seeing me.”
Before leaving, Vance told the Pope: “I pray for you every day.”
Francis died Monday after five weeks of hospitalization in February and March, where he received bronchitis treatment and eventually developed pneumonia in both lungs. He was discharged from the hospital on March 23.
