Vance Attends Good Friday Liturgy at St. Peter's Basilica, Vatican City

Vice President JD Vance attended the Good Friday liturgy at St. Peter's Basilica in Vatican City on April 18, 2025, as part of his Italy diplomatic visit. Vance, a Catholic convert, participated in the observance with Pope Francis presiding; it was one of the last major liturgical events led by Pope Francis, who died on April 21, 2025, making Vance one of the last senior U.S. officials to attend a papal ceremony with Francis.