@cspanofficial: Vice President JD Vance on Tuesday said he welcomes when the pope speaks on certain issues because it sparks discussion, but warned Pope Leo XIV to be "careful" when he opines on "matters of theology." Pope Leo, the first American pontiff, has become increasingly vocal in his opposition to the Iran war, drawing the ire of President Trump, who branded him "weak on crime" and "terrible on foreign policy." The vice president, a Catholic, took particular issue with the pope's declaration that the followers of Jesus are "never on the side of those who once wielded the sword and today drop bombs." "Was God on the side of the Americans who liberated France from the Nazis?" the vice president said at a Turning Point USA event at the University of Georgia. "I certainly think the answer is yes." Vice President Vance said that if the pope is going to speak on "matters of theology," it's important that his comments are "anchored in the truth." "In the same way that it's important for the vice president of the United States to be careful when I talk about matters of public policy, I think it's very, very important for the pope to be careful when he talks about matters of theology," he said. #jdvance #popeleo #catholic #trump #cspan
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sharon barnard :
JD Vance is an excellent communicator!
2026-04-15 16:25:06
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joemcclintock288 :
I'm a catholic and I would vote for him as our next president! God bless America 🇺🇸
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DAVID :
He made very good points and stated them well
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Lisafr07 :
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Logan78 :
A brilliant mind, an honest man, and a true leader. JD for president.
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MuffinMan :
Man JD can speak in a way that keeps me listening
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scottg996 :
Love his demeanor!
2026-04-15 23:58:18
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ben_grenier1 :
He’s so much more patient than I am
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Kelly Lowman :
I’m a big believer in “don’t complain until you can offer a solution” because if you can’t think of a way to fix the problem, how can you expect anyone else to. It’s real easy to shout from the audience, it’s much harder to facilitate and manage change. And while not perfect, at least there are things being done to solve world problems.
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StarDustWoman1970 :
JD is a very intelligent and well spoken man and Marine that is being mentored by one of the best presidents in history. He is going to be an amazing President!
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kendrahuss134 :
my next president 2028 💯💯❤️❤️Vance is awesome
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Slinger of Bubbles :
I thought JD did a great job. He stated on point and I agree with his position
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God bless him🙏🙏🙏🙏❤️❤️❤️❤️
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Slim Shady :
I love JD
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Vance 2028
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Brian :
LOUDER FOR THOSE IN THE BACK!
2026-04-15 20:28:20
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Hvacdanny :
Well stated
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jwwiedeman :
Intelligent Man, with great courage… NEXT President ✅
2026-04-16 23:43:06
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Crash_Addict :
vance is definitely our next president
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teresa :
🙏🏻💯🙏🏻
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mlc :
best answer he is good 👍
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𝕱𝖊𝖆𝖗 :
can't wait to see Vance as president.
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RAH19 :
My President 🇺🇸
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