Pope Leo XIV sent 'peace offering' by JD Vance despite critical tweets

US Vice President JD Vance has shown his support for newly selected Pope Leo XIV, despite the American cardinal's history of criticising MAGA policies and Vance's stance on religion.

Robert Prevost was selected tonight by the conclave to be the first North American leader of the Catholic church. Just months before his selection, though, he shared articles critical of JD Vance on an X account. Despite this, both Vance and President have sent their regards to the new leader, with Vance writing on X: "Congratulations to Leo XIV, the first American Pope, on his election! I'm sure millions of American Catholics and other Christians will pray for his successful work leading the Church. May God bless him!"

In February, the new Pope shared an article in which Vance was called "wrong" for his comments made on Christian love, and how ideals such as family values are ranked in people's minds. As of today, the post has been viewed more than 3.5 million times as it was widely circulated following his selection as the new pope.

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