Posted on 05/18/2025 7:22:20 PM PDT by CondoleezzaProtege
And to think the VP was just at the Vatican barely a few weeks prior — the last world leader - one of the last individuals period - who Pope Francis saw during his final moments on earth. Easter Sunday of all days.
Vance may be a layman as far as the faith is concerned, but he represents a whole generation of emerging Catholics and Catholic converts. I believe God is highlighting him for a reason in these contexts. And yes, God will hold the popes accountable too — for how they treat and disciple men like Vance. :)
And to Vance’s credit, he understands how to properly balance application of Catholic teaching while holding space for the debates where they do exist.
Thank you both. I had nothing to go on to verify the story of “Pope Snubs JD Vance.”
Dan Bongino’s rule was to wait 72 hours before making a firm decision and blabbing about our opinions because the real details often undermine the clickbait stories, so it’s best to shut up.
I didn’t.
Forgive me. I shouldn’t have linked to the putrid source.
No, I don’t believe the leftist press.
“frank ballenger to Alas Babylon!; CondoleezzaProtege
Thank you both. I had nothing to go on to verify the story of “Pope Snubs JD Vance.”
Dan Bongino’s rule was to wait 72 hours before making a firm decision and blabbing about our opinions because the real details often undermine the clickbait stories, so it’s best to shut up.
I didn’t.”
Forgive me. I have apologized elsewhere. Misled due to my naivete about finding any value in the trashy Daily Beast lies.
I watch youtube and thought the same though. That the pope was too short in his greeting with the Vances especially to Usha! Albeit he had a very warm, sincere grin. Short and sweet.
Glad to know there was more time exchanged between them all behind the scenes. Will continue to reiterate: God cares as much as about how the Vatican leadership treats and respects a follower and layman like JD, as vice versa.
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