JD Vance congratulated Pope Robert Prevost on becoming the first American pope, despite previous tension over immigration views.
JD Vance Publicly congratulates Pope Robert Prevost
On May 8, Vice President JD Vance responded to the election of Cardinal Robert Prevost, now Pope Leo XIV.
Writing on X, Vance said, ” ‘I’m sure millions of American Catholics and other Christians will pray for his successful work leading the Church. May God bless him!’
He added that millions of American Catholics would pray for his leadership.
Vance expressed admiration and support, ending his message with: “May God bless him!”
