JD Vance intends to visit Rome at Easter

[struggle4progress]

By Tyler Arnold

Washington, D.C. Newsroom, Apr 1, 2025 / 16:49 pm

U.S. Vice President JD Vance intends to visit Rome during Easter weekend, although the planned trip has not yet been finalized, according to Bloomberg News.

Bloomberg reported Tuesday that the vice president plans to arrive in Rome on Good Friday, April 18, and depart from the city on Easter Sunday, April 20. The news outlet stated that it had viewed correspondence confirming the intended visit but that an official informed them the plans could change ...

https://www.catholicnewsagency.com/news/263111/report-vice-president-jd-vance-intends-to-visit-rome-at-easter

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	He'll seek Italy's help invading Canada
	0 (0%)
	He'll announce US plans to seize Vatican City
	10 (38%)
	He'll tell the Romans just how stupid he thinks they are
	2 (8%)
	He'll encourage Italians to say more nice things about Fascism
	7 (27%)
	He'll offer to teach the Italian intelligence services how to use Signal chats
	1 (4%)
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[Irish_Dem]

1. Will he terrorize the Pope and threaten to invade the Vatican?

[BOSSHOG]

2. He will waste taxpayers money

Because he needs something to do. Because he’s a totally worthless jerk, whom trump avoids.

[Diamond_Dog]

3. Will he tell the Pope he hasn't heard any thank-you's? And why isn't he wearing a suit?

[Bev54]

4. I would hope that the Pope would not provide him an audience.

[sdfernando]

10. Perhaps the Pope can provide him an audience

of trump/vance hating Italians....with lots of rotten eggs and fruit???

[Bev54]

12. Perhaps and would be fun, but don't forget the Italians voted in a far right leader.

I don't know too much about Italian politics other than they too often change leaders, but she seems to be hanging in

[sdfernando]

15. Parliamentary system.

Meloni's party only won with 26% of the vote in a record low turnout election. Many more Italians voted against than for.

[Bev54]

21. Yes, we have a parliamentary system in Canada as well

But we and other parliamentary systems around the world tend to be stable. Italy has not been known for that so I am surprised she has lasted this long. She may have had to moderate but I just don’t follow it close.

[Bettie]

14. He'll demand to know why

there are men wearing dresses in there! Then, he'll find a nice sofa to curl up with!

[Onthefly]

5. He will steal the sedia gestatoria

The pope’s ceremonial chair used until 1978.

[bluedigger]

6. Tariffs on Papal Dispensations?

[Ping Tung]

7. He'll offer to replace the Pope as a second job if they'll impeach Francis for being a humanitarian.

[Solly Mack]

8. He's never had an Italian made couch before?

[sdfernando]

9. He will go to instruct the Pope

on how to properly Pope.

[dalton99a]

11. Send him to an exorcist

[muriel_volestrangler]

13. He'll stir up shit about immigrants

He knows he can get some traction with that, seeing as they elected the neo-Nazi-curious party. He needs a "win" now, rather than a uniform "fuck off!" from the inhabitants he inflicts himself on.

[Torchlight]

16. PM Meloni seems a good first stop on his 'I'm Important 2' Rehab Tour

The pope, though? Not so much.

[Chipper Chat]

17. He will accuse the resident Cardinals of

Eating rhe local dogs and cats.

[kacekwl]

18. Hopefully to beg the

Pope's forgiveness and mercy for working with the devil.

[2naSalit]

19. Wants to use the Vatican...

As protection as he courts fascists around the EU.

[Deep State Witch]

20. Seriously?

This is a Jubilee Year, which is probably why Shady Vance wants to go. To walk through as many magic portals as possible. But, Rome is already super-crowded with tourists/pilgrims. Especially at Easter! The security for him will be a fucking NIGHTMARE!

I'm hoping that, when he visits the Vatican, he accidentally trips going down those long stairs from the Sistine Chapel to St. Peter's Square. Or that lightning hits him.

[karynnj]

22. Other ... As the Catholic VP he likely hopes for a visit with the Pope

The Pope has been very unhealthy, but it might be hard to say no. Clearly the Pope doesn't agree with Trump's agenda, but I suspect that he will attempt to spin it that way.