JD Vance to Lead Delegation to Attend Inaugural Mass of Pope Leo XIV

1 sourceUpdated May 15, 2025

Vice President JD Vance and Secretary of State Marco Rubio will be heading to the Vatican for the inaugural Mass of Pope Leo XIV on May 18. The White House made the announcement Thursday, per NBC News . The newly…

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