Before his death, Pope Francis had a short, private meeting with Vice President Vance, who recently converted to Catholicism. They exchanged Easter greetings, reflecting a connection that included discussions of controversial immigration policies. Vance acknowledged the Pope's health concerns and expressed ongoing prayers for him. Following Francis's passing, Vance shared his condolences on social media, stressing the Pope's impact on Christians worldwide and recalling a memorable homily from the early COVID-19 pandemic that resonated with him personally.
I was happy to see him yesterday, though he was obviously very ill. But I'll always remember him for the ... homily he gave in the very early days of COVID. It was really quite beautiful.
I know you have not been feeling great, but it's good to see you in better health. I pray for you every day.
My heart goes out to the millions of Christians all over the world who loved him.
In February, Pope Francis warned that the Trump administration's effort to dramatically ramp up deportations was driving a 'major crisis.'
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