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'MAY GOD REST HIS SOUL': President Trump, Vice President Vance React to the Pope's Passing

posted by Hannity Staff - 4.21.25

Condolences and prayers are coming in for Pope Francis…

Shortly after news came in of the Pope’s passing, President Trump and Vice President JD Vance, who met with the Pope just yesterday, shared their condolences on social media.

“Rest in Peace Pope Francis! May God Bless him and all who loved him!” President Trump shared on TRUTH social.

“I just learned of the passing of Pope Francis. My heart goes out to the millions of Christians all over the world who loved him. I was happy to see him yesterday, though he was obviously very ill. But I’ll always remember him for the below homily he gave in the very early days of COVID. It was really quite beautiful. May God rest his soul,” Vance shared on X.

The official White House X account shared pictures of both President Trump and Vice President Vance meeting with Pope Francis.

“Rest in Peace, Pope Francis,” the post said.