JD Vance was One of many Final Folks to See Pope Francis Alive, Video Exhibits

JD Vance was one of many final individuals who noticed Pope Francis alive, assembly with the pontiff on Easter Sunday on the Vatican in Rome earlier than his demise.

President Trump’s VP briefly interacted with Francis in a reception room of the Vatican guesthouse generally known as Domus Santa Marta, the place the Pope selected to reside.

Their nice alternate — coming after Francis blasted the Trump administration’s mass deportations of migrants — was caught on video.

Test it out … JD walks as much as Francis — confined to a wheelchair — and greets him with a handshake, wishing him and others within the room a Completely happy Easter.

JD then sits on a bench in entrance of the pontiff, saying he is aware of Francis hasn’t been feeling nicely, however “it’s good to see you in higher well being.”

In the course of the go to, the pope gives Vance a number of items for him and his household, together with a Vatican tie for JD and rosaries for his spouse and youngsters.

After that, JD poses for a pic with Francis and his employees earlier than giving the pontiff one ultimate handshake and leaving.

As , Francis died Monday morning after reviews surfaced in February that he was hospitalized with double pneumonia, whereas additionally being handled for bronchitis on the time.

Francis was the 266th pope. No phrase but on who will exchange him. He was 88.