Vatican details 'cordial' meeting between Vance, pope

Vice President Vance on Monday met with Pope Leo XIV and held what the Vatican called “cordial talks.”Vance and the pope discussed issues of religion and religious freedom and exchanged views on international issues, the Vatican said. The pope has called for peace in Gaza and Ukraine.During the meeting, Vance passed along a letter from President Trump and first lady Melania Trump extending their warm wishes and inviting the pope to visit the White House.Leo last week became the first