Vance Meets Cardinal Parolin, Meloni in Rome During Easter Trip

US Vice President JD Vance is visiting Rome during Easter weekend, where he will meet with Vatican Secretary of State Cardinal Pietro Parolin and Italian Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni. Vance, a Catholic convert, will not meet Pope Francis, who is recovering from a serious illness and has scaled back his schedule. Immigration remains a point of contention, with Pope Francis previously criticizing the Trump administration’s deportation plans, and Vance responding by acknowledging the Pope’s spiritual leadership while maintaining his own immigration stance. The visit is part of a broader trip that will also take Vance to India to meet with Prime Minister Narendra Modi and discuss shared economic and geopolitical priorities. Vance’s itinerary underscores efforts to engage with both religious and political leaders on key global issues. The meetings come amid ongoing debate about immigration policies and the role of faith in public life.