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Vance criticizes Pope's remarks on war
Wednesday, 15 April 2026 at 09:40 UTC · 1 source
Vice President JD Vance has publicly criticized Pope Francis for his recent theological remarks. The Pope had stated that the disciples of Christ 'are never on the side of those who once held swords and today drop bombs.' Vance, who is Catholic, urged the Pope to be 'more cautious when speaking about theology.' This follows recent criticism of the Pope by President Donald Trump, marking a second high-level U.S. administration rebuke of the Vatican.
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Cycle: Wednesday, 15 April 2026 at 09:40 UTC · First reported: 7h ago