The American Vice President Vance contests the statements of Pope Leo XIV regarding violence, invoking the historical interventions of the USA. He emphasizes the importance of anchoring theology in truth.

Vance's reaction comes after the Sovereign Pontiff stated that Jesus "is never on the side of those who use the sword or throw bombs." The American Vice President contested this idea, arguing that American interventions in World War II, including the liberation of France and the Nazi camps, can be considered justified. Vance, a Catholic, appreciated the Pope's involvement in issues such as immigration and abortion, but emphasized that religious leaders must be cautious in their theological statements. The exchange of remarks occurs in a tense context between the Pope and the Trump administration, which has recently criticized the positions of the Sovereign Pontiff. The statements have generated mixed reactions in the Catholic community in the U.S., with some clergy defending the Pope and others arguing that he should be more careful. The dispute highlights the tensions between religious discourse and political discourse in a complex international context.