Vice President JD Vance acknowledged Pope Francis’ criticism of the Trump administration’s crackdown 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

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.

U.S. Vice President JD Vance led attendees at the 2025 National Catholic Prayer Breakfast in a prayer for Pope Francis’ health after speaking about his own conversion to the Catholic faith and the goals of President Donald Trump’s administration.

Attendees at the National Catholic Prayer Breakfast in Washington, D.C., shared they were inspired and heartened by Vice President JD Vance's special message to Pope Francis.

If you ever hear me pontificating about the Catholic faith, please recognize it comes from a place of deep belief, but it also comes from a place of not always knowing everything all the time,' Vance said.

In an off-the-cuff speech Friday morning in Washington, Vice President JD Vance opened up about his faith, providing more details than ever before about his spiritual journey and how his religious beliefs inform his public policy positions.