Vice President Vance Comments on Pope Leo's Remarks About Iran Conflict

U.S. Vice President JD Vance made remarks regarding Pope Leo's public statements about the conflict in Iran during a political event in Georgia. The comments follow public exchanges between the pontiff and former President Donald Trump on the issue.

Event Details

Vice President Vance spoke at a Turning Point USA event in Georgia. During his remarks, an attendee in the audience shouted.

In his address, Vance stated that Pope Leo should "be careful when he talks about matters of theology."

Pope Leo's Statements

Pope Leo, identified in the reports as the first American pope, has made multiple public statements about the conflict in Iran.

• He has described the war as leading to "absurd and inhuman violence."
• On a Monday prior to the event, Pope Leo stated he has "no fear" of the Trump administration.
• He added that he has no fear of "speaking out loudly of the message of the Gospel, which is what I believe I am here to do."

Context of the Exchange

The reports note that Pope Leo and former President Donald Trump have publicly disagreed about the war in Iran. Vance's comments at the Georgia event were made in response to the pope's recent statements on the conflict.