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J.D. VanceVICE PRESIDENT OF THE UNITED STATES
How outlets cover Vance · Apr 15 – Apr 19, 2026

Trump and Vance’s Public Dispute With Pope Leo XIV

So far one rated left-leaning outlet has covered this. No center or right-leaning outlet has picked it up yet.

Lead article · Chicago Sun-TimesCatholic figures in Chicago 7speak out on White House comments against Pope as Trump, Vance backpedal
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J.D. Vance VICE PRESIDENT OF THE UNITED STATES
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tl;drFROM THE LEAD ARTICLE · CHICAGO SUN-TIMES

Chicago pastor Michael Pfleger and Rep. Jonathan Jackson criticized President Donald Trump’s remarks about Pope Leo XIV, while Vice President J.D. Vance softened his response. The article also reports that a House resolution to rein in Trump’s war powers failed by one vote.

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Alternet.orgAPR 15 · 4:45 PM ET
Priest nails Trump's Catholic VP's 'shortcomings'Vice President Vance was criticized by religious leaders and fellow Republicans for warning the Pope to stay out of theological matters.CRED 45BAL 20 PORTRAYS VANCE: CRITICAL

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