Vance says he's 'grateful' for Pope Leo's statement on not wanting public debate with Trump
Corroborated by 3 sources from 3 publishers
usworld4/19/2026
TL;DR
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.
Sources
1
The Hill Administration
https://thehill.com/homenews/5838205-vance-thanks-pope-leo
4/19/2026
2
Fox News Politics
https://www.foxnews.com/politics/vance-says-hes-grateful-pope-leos-statement-wanting-public-debate-trump
4/19/2026
3
Investing.com News
https://www.investing.com/news/economy-news/vp-vance-to-lead-us-team-in-pakistan-as-trump-warns-iran-of-strikes-if-talks-fail-4622219
4/20/2026