US Vice President Invites Pope Leo XIV to Visit America

Vatican City – In a surprising turn of events, US Vice President JD Vance met with the newly inaugurated Pope Leo XIV on Monday, May 19th, 2025, at the Vatican. The meeting, initially private, later included Secretary of State Marco Rubio. A spokesperson for Vice President Vance confirmed that an invitation was extended to Pope Leo XIV to make an official visit to the United States. While a Vatican statement confirmed the meeting, it offered no details on the topics discussed. This meeting holds particular significance given that Vance was sharply criticized by the late Pope Francis over the Trump administration's immigration policies. The video further highlights that Pope Leo XIV's first planned foreign trip is to Turkey, underscoring the complex geopolitical landscape surrounding the Vatican's current agenda. The unexpected invitation from Vice President Vance to Pope Leo XIV adds an intriguing layer to the ongoing relationship between the United States and the Vatican.