Rome and London – Pope Francis appeared on Sunday at the Field of St. Peter in the Vatican for Blessing Sunday Easter, after the previous Brief meeting with Vice President JD Vance.
Vance arrived at Casa Santa Marta in the Vatican shortly after 11:30 a.m. local time, Holy See Vatican’s press office said in a statement.
Pope Francis met with Vice President JD Vance and delegation during the hearing at Casa Santa Marta, April 20, 2025, in the Vatican.
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“The meeting, which lasted a few minutes, gave them the opportunity to exchange Easter greetings,” said the office.
Around noon, the 88 -year -old whale arrived at Basilika St. Peter, facing the square where the Easter celebration took place.
JD Vance’s Vice President’s motorbike was seen on his way to the Vatican, in Rome, Italy, April 20, 2025.
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Sitting in his wheelchair, he blessed the crowd and said, “Buona Pasqua!” Or “Happy Easter!” Thanks to the Pope’s Easter, including calls to end conflicts in the Middle East, Europe and Africa.
Pope Francis appeared on the main balcony of Basilica Santo Petrus for messages and blessings for urbi et orbi for cities and the world as part of the Easter celebration, on the Field of St. Peter at the Vatican on April 20, 2025.
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“Hopefully the principle of humanity never fails to be a characteristic of our daily actions,” said his blessings in part. “In dealing with the cruelty of the conflict involving civilians who are helpless and attacking schools, hospitals and humanitarian workers, we cannot let ourselves forget that it is not a beaten target, but people, each of them has a human soul and dignity.”
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