U.S. Vice President JD Vance has met briefly with Pope Francis on Easter Sunday as the pontiff recovers from pneumonia.

The pontiff had remained surprisingly active despite twice nearly dying in respiratory crises earlier this year.

Travel plans published ahead of Vance's trip did not include a scheduled meeting between the vice president and Pope Francis.

Pope Francis gifted U.S. Vice President JD Vance chocolate eggs for his children when the two met briefly on Easter Sunday.

Pope Francis exchanged Easter greetings with JD Vance on Sunday. The Vice President complimented the late Catholic leader ...

Vice President JD Vance and Cardinal Pietro Parolin discussed persecution against Christian communities and efforts to ...

Pope Francis appeared for Easter mass and in St. Peter’s Square on Sunday morning after a brief meeting with Vice President ...

Vice President JD Vance had met with Pope Francis on Easter Sunday in the Vatican, a day before the pontiff’s passing. Monday ...

Vice President JD Vance, who has a home in East Walnut Hills, converted to Catholicism six years ago at a church in Greater ...