US Vice President JD Vance arrived at the Vatican for talks with officials amid Pope Francis' criticism of the Trump administration's immigration policy

JD Vance, the US vice president, arrived at the Vatican for meetings with Cardinal Pietro Parolin and Archbishop Paul Richard Gallagher, two months after Pope Francis criticized the Trump administration's immigration policy. Vance has differing views from the pope, who advocates for an open Church and welcoming immigrants, while Vance supports conservative values. He attended the Passion Mass at St. Peter's Basilica before the official meetings.