The “private meeting” occurred at 11:30 a.m. at the papal residence, Casa Santa Marta, the Vatican said, and happened while Easter Mass was being said in St. Peter’s Square. “The meeting, which lasted a few minutes, gave them the opportunity to exchange Easter greetings,” the Vatican said in a statement. Vance also met with Cardinal Pietro Parolin, the Vatican secretary of state and Francis’s No. 2, on Saturday.
“Thank you very much for your visit,” an interpreter for Francis said to the vice president. Vance was presented with several gifts, including a Vatican necktie and a rosary, as well as rosaries for his family and chocolate Easter eggs for his children. Francis could be heard saying very little.
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