Pope Francis, Vance and National Catholic Prayer Breakfast

Vance leads prayer for Pope Francis at Catholic breakfast after immigration dustup
Vice President JD Vance led the audience at the 20th National Catholic Prayer Breakfast in prayer for the ailing Pope Francis, who has criticized the Trump administration over its immigration policy.
Vance 'surprised' by pope's criticism, prays for his recovery
Vance said he was inspired by Pope Francis' 2020 "urbi et orbi" prayer for the world at the start of the COVID-19 pandemic.
JD Vance 'surprised' by pushback from Pope Francis, US bishops on immigration
Vice President JD Vance's remarks at the National Catholic Prayer Breakfast in , D.C., come amid a weekslong spat with Catholic leaders
VP Vance prays for Pope Francis, turns cheek on political disputes
Vice President J.D. Vance led a prayer for Pope Francis and said Catholics shouldn't let political disputes hurt faith in religious leaders.
At Catholic Prayer Breakfast, Vance Praises Pope, Suggests Avoiding Media Controversies
Vice President Vance said he's praying for the pope's health and offered advice for how Christians should interact.
JD Vance to speak at National Catholic Prayer Breakfast
Vice President JD Vance will speak at the National Catholic Prayer Breakfast on Friday, just weeks after criticizing the church’s leadership over illegal immigration. Vance, who is Catholic, criticized the church during his first week in office by saying it receives more than $100 million in federal grants to provide services to migrants and that
Full Text: Vice President JD Vance at the 2025 National Catholic Prayer Breakfast
Editor's Note: Vice President JD Vance spoke to hundreds at the National Catholic Prayer Breakfast in Washington, D.C. Feb. 28, 2025. Please find the full transcript of the entire speech below. It has been edited for length and clarity.
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The vice president delivers remarks in DC weeks after criticizing the church’s leadership over illegal immigration.
Vice President Vance tells conservative Catholics to respect, pray for ailing pope
Vice President J.D. Vance acknowledged Pope Francis’ displeasure with the Trump administration’s immigration policy and led a prayer for the ailing pontiff Friday at the National Catholic Prayer Breakfast.
Vance acknowledges the pope’s criticism, prays for his recovery
In response to Pope Francis’s criticisms, Vice President JD Vance, while not backing off of his hardline immigration stance, was conciliatory, commending the Holy Father for his care of the flock, and praying for his health and recovery.
Catholic Vice President JD Vance Acknowledges Pope Francis' Criticism of US Immigration Crackdown
Vice President JD Vance acknowledged Pope Francis’ criticism of the Trump administration’s crackdown on immigration
How Trump, Vance and the MAGA ideologues have inverted Catholic teaching on love, peace and justice
Most Catholics in the United States voted for Donald Trump, and Catholics occupy prominent positions in his administration — ...
Local Catholic Charities CEO responds to JD Vance's remarks about immigration work
The vice president said allowing ICE to search inside schools and churches is necessary to ensure public safety and that he ...