JD Vance Shares Easter Message During Official Visit to Rome and India
Vice President JD Vance shared a heartfelt message of faith and gratitude ahead of Easter weekend while carrying out official duties abroad.
“I’m grateful every day for this job, but particularly today where my official duties have brought me to Rome on Good Friday,” Vance posted on social media.
“I had a great meeting with Prime Minister Meloni and her team, and will head to church soon with my family in this beautiful city. I wish all Christians all over the world, but particularly those back home in the US, a blessed Good Friday. He died so that we might live.”
According to a White House press release, Vice President Vance and the Second Family are traveling to Italy and India from April 18 to April 24.
The trip includes meetings with key global leaders and participation in cultural and religious events during Holy Week and Easter.
While in Rome, Vance—who converted to Catholicism—will meet with Vatican Secretary of State Cardinal Pietro Parolin and Italian Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni.
Though a meeting with Pope Francis has not been confirmed, the Vatican leader is currently recovering from a prolonged illness.
The Vice President’s itinerary also includes a visit to India, where he will meet with Prime Minister Narendra Modi.
Stops in New Delhi, Jaipur, and Agra are planned, with Vance expected to engage in discussions around shared economic goals and international cooperation.
This marks Vance’s latest diplomatic effort following his February appearance at the Munich Security Conference, where he addressed concerns about free speech and religious liberties in Europe.
Cardinal Parolin, who has engaged with both U.S. and international leadership in the past, recently voiced hopes that American leadership under President Trump would focus on unity and peace, emphasizing the importance of wisdom and humility in leadership.
The visit comes amid ongoing discussions between the Vatican and the United States over issues such as immigration policy and humanitarian aid. In recent years, the U.S. Conference of Catholic Bishops and the Vatican have expressed concern over cuts to aid programs and the treatment of migrants.
As Vice President Vance continues his journey, his Easter message underscores the personal and spiritual dimensions of his public service—blending diplomacy, faith, and family during one of the holiest times on the Christian calendar.
