Vance conveyed invitation for Pope to visit White House (CNA)
Tuesday, 20 May 2025 () During his visit with Pope Leo XIV on May 18, Vice President J. D. Vance hand-delivered a letter to the Pontiff from President Donald Trump, inviting the Pope to visit the White House.
The Pope acknowledged the letter with thanks but did not give an immediate response.
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