Vice President JD Vance Warns Pope Leo to Be Careful Discussing Theology
Key Takeaways
- Vance warns Pope Leo XIV to be careful discussing theology.
- The warning underscores a White House-Vatican feud over Iran policy.
- Trump posts a late-night Truth Social jab at the pope amid the clash.
Vance Warns Pope
Vice President JD Vance warned the pope to be careful when speaking about theology.
He said it’s very important for the pope to be careful when he talks about matters of theology.

He challenged the pope’s post that disciples of Christ are never on the side of those who wielded the sword.
He cited World War II as an example where God was on the side of the Americans who liberated France from the Nazis.
Vance said if you’re going to opine on matters of theology, you’ve got to be sure it’s anchored in the truth.
Trump-Vatican Feud
The Vance warning came amid a broader feud between Trump and Pope Leo.
Trump attacked the pope on Truth Social, calling him weak on crime and terrible for foreign policy.
The pope responded by saying he had no fear of the Trump administration.
The diplomatic clash extended to immigration.
The feud unsettled sections of Trump's conservative support base.
Colbert Mocks Vance
Stephen Colbert mocked Vance's warning to the pope.
“President Donald Trump again attacked Pope Leo XIV on Tuesday night after Vice President JD Vance—Catholic—expressed his disagreement with the Pope's criticisms of the U”
He said Vance was over his Catholic skis and it was time to sit down and kneel.
Colbert added that you know who left the last supper early? Judas.
The remarks came as the president's AI-generated Jesus memes sparked controversy.
Vance's Balancing Act
Vance's comments reflected the tension of being a newly converted Catholic.
He acknowledged he liked the pope but disagreed on the Middle East war.

The Columbus Dispatch noted Vance is no Mike Pence.
The American Bazaar highlighted the contrast between Vance's diplomacy and the public spat.
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