Vance and Pope exchange barbs

Vance, a Catholic convert, argued at a Turning Point USA event that the Pope should focus on spiritual matters rather than political critiques of military strategy.

The Pope has consistently called for peace and dialogue, describing the conflict as a threat to global stability driven by the 'rich and powerful.' Other Republican leaders, including Speaker Mike Johnson, have also sided with the president, suggests the Pope's comments were 'asking for trouble.' The feud has divided American Catholics, with some younger believers siding with the pontiff's message of peace.