Pope Francis, who passed away on Saturday, met with Vice President J.D. Vance the day before his death. During his Easter blessing, Francis reiterated his call for compassion towards migrants, contrasting this with what he views as contempt for vulnerable populations. This follows previous criticisms of the Trump administration's immigration policies. Vance, a recent Catholic convert, met with both the Pope and Cardinal Parolin, discussing immigration issues. The Vatican expressed hope for collaboration between the U.S. government and the Catholic Church, emphasizing service to vulnerable people. Vance expressed his condolences upon hearing of the Pope's death.

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