April 19, 2026
VP JD Vance Thanks Pope Leo XIV for Rejecting Media ‘Debate’ Narrative with Trump, ‘He Will Be in Our Prayers, and I Hope That We’ll Be in His’
Vice President JD Vance publicly thanked Pope Leo XIV on Saturday after the first U.S.-born pontiff clarified that he has no interest in engaging in a public debate with President Donald Trump over the ongoing conflict with Iran. The post VP JD Vance Thanks Pope Leo XIV for Rejecting Media ‘Debate’ Narrative with Trump, ‘He Will Be in Our Prayers, and I Hope That We’ll Be in His’ appeared first on The Gateway Pundit.
TL;DR
- Vice President JD Vance thanked Pope Leo XIV for stating he has no interest in engaging in a public debate with President Donald Trump.
- Pope Leo XIV, during his papal visit to Africa, clarified that his recent speech was not intended as a debate with Trump.
- The Pope stated his remarks were prepared in advance and his interest lies in proclaiming the gospel message of peace.
- President Trump had previously branded the Pope as 'soft on crime' and 'very liberal' after comments against war.
- JD Vance expressed gratitude, noting that media narratives often create conflict, but the reality is more complicated.
- Vance stated that the Pope preaching the gospel will inevitably lead to opinions on moral issues, which the administration applies in the world.