Vance says he's 'grateful' for Pope Leo's statement on not wanting public debate with Trump

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usworld4/19/2026

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Vice President JD Vance said Saturday he was "grateful" after Pope Leo XIV sought to ease tensions with President Donald Trump and indicated he had no interest in engaging in a public dispute Fate of new U.S.-Iran peace talks uncertain as ceasefire expiration looms.

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