Ahead of the pope's funeral, JD Vance reflected on his final meeting with Pope Francis, acknowledging their policy disagreements.

Vice President JD Vance was one of the last officials to meet with Pope Francis at the Vatican before the pontiff's death.

WASHINGTON — In the final hours of Pope Francis' life, he had what was unknowingly his last meeting with a global leader: U.S. Vice President JD Vance. The meeting on Sunday was a short one, lasting only a few minutes as the two men exchanged Easter greetings while Vance was on holiday in Rome.