Vice President JD Vance acknowledged Pope Francis’ criticism of the Trump administration’s crackdown on immigration, without responding to any of its specifics or to the pontiff’s apparent criticism of Vance’s own deployment of Catholic tradition to justify such policies.

Attendees at the National Catholic Prayer Breakfast in Washington, D.C., shared they were inspired and heartened by Vice President JD Vance's special message to Pope Francis.

Vice President JD Vance took jabs at the Catholic Church's criticism of Trump administration policies during his remarks at the National Catholic Prayer Breakfast. This comes as Pope Francis remains hospitalized.