{"id":2183,"date":"2025-05-30T04:41:01","date_gmt":"2025-05-30T03:41:01","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/time.amazingstory.blog\/?p=2183"},"modified":"2025-05-30T04:41:02","modified_gmt":"2025-05-30T03:41:02","slug":"jd-vance-sparks-a-stir-after-breaking-a-significant-vatican-rule-during-meeting-with-pope-francis-just-before-his-death","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/time.amazingstory.blog\/?p=2183","title":{"rendered":"JD Vance Sparks a Stir After Breaking a Significant Vatican Rule During Meeting with Pope Francis Just Before His Death"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

The seemingly tender moment between Vice President JD Vance and his young son inside the Sistine Chapel has ignited controversy across social media.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

A recently shared photo of Vice President JD Vance during his visit to Vatican City has triggered backlash after appearing to break one of the Vatican\u2019s most sacred rules.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Vice President JD Vance at the celebration of the Passion of the Lord on Good Friday as part of the Holy Week at St. Peter\u2019s Basilica in the Vatican on April 18, 2025. | Source: Getty Images<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The image, posted by conservative commentator Charlie Kirk, shows Vance and his young son standing inside the Sistine Chapel, gazing up at Michelangelo\u2019s iconic ceiling. The moment was captured by White House photographer Emily Higgins and posted to X.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u201cAn epic shot of Vice President JD Vance and his son inside the Sistine Chapel. What an incredible way to spend Easter weekend,\u201d Kirk wrote. While the image seemed to showcase a tender father-son moment amid a historic setting, it has since stirred controversy.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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\u201cTaking photos inside the chapel is strictly prohibited. Why would anyone do that? What\u2019s the difference?\u201d <\/em>one netizen commented. Another shared, \u201cIt is forbidden to take photos in the Sistine Chapel. The Church considers it to be greatly disrespectful.\u201d<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n

A third person typed, \u201cNot supposed to photograph it under any circumstance,\u201d<\/em> while a fourth added, \u201cNo doubt, we weren\u2019t allowed any photography in there.\u201d <\/em>Someone else wrote, \u201cYou\u2019re fortunate you were able to take that photo. When we visited, taking photos there was not allowed.\u201d<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Usha and JD Vance at the celebration of the Passion of the Lord on Good Friday as part of the Holy Week at St. Peter\u2019s Basilica in the Vatican on April 18, 2025. | Source: Getty Images<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Another person remarked, \u201cNot allowed to take photos in the Sistine Chapel. Even in something so basic, they think the rules don\u2019t apply to them.\u201d<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n

According to the Vatican Museums\u2019 official guidelines, photography is strictly forbidden inside the Sistine Chapel. \u201cIn the Sistine Chapel, it is forbidden to take photographs or films with any type of electronic equipment,\u201d it reads.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Vice President JD Vance at the celebration of the Passion of the Lord on Good Friday as part of the Holy Week at St. Peter\u2019s Basilica in the Vatican on April 18, 2025. | Source: Getty Images<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u201cThe guard staff is authorized to request the immediate cancellation, in their presence, of video or photographic material produced in contravention of this rule,\u201d the guidelines continue.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Despite the prohibition, there may be precedents for exceptions granted to high-ranking dignitaries. In 2009, former First Lady Michelle Obama was photographed inside the chapel during a private tour.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

In that image, she too was pictured admiring the ceiling frescoes, suggesting that permission may sometimes be granted for official visits.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Former U.S. First Lady Michelle Obama visiting the Sistine Chapel at the Vatican in 2009. | Source: Getty Images<\/p>\n\n\n\n

During this Easter weekend visit, Vance was joined by his wife, Second Lady Usha Vance, and their children, Ewan, Vivek, and Mirabel. The trip coincided with one of the final public moments in the life of Pope Francis.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

On Easter Sunday, just a day before the pontiff\u2019s death, Vice President Vance met Pope Francis in what would become one of the Pope\u2019s final encounters with a world leader.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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U.S. Vice President JD Vance meeting Pope Francis at Casa Santa Marta on April 20, 2025, in Vatican City, Vatican. | Source: Getty Images<\/p>\n\n\n\n

A video released by the Vatican shows Vance entering the room and gently greeting the Pope, who was seated in a wheelchair. Although the Pope\u2019s reply was inaudible, a priest serving as a translator spoke on his behalf, presenting Vance with chocolate eggs for his children, as well as rosaries and a Vatican tie as gifts.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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A screenshot of a priest gifting JD Vance on Pope Francis\u2019 behalf from a video dated April 20, 2025. | Source: YouTube\/AFP News Agency<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Before leaving, the vice president paused for a photo with the pope and offered his blessings. Following the Pope\u2019s death at 88 on Easter Monday, Vance took to X to express his condolences and reflect on their meeting.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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A screenshot of JD Vance with Pope Francis during their Easter exchange from a video dated April 20, 2025. | Source: YouTube\/AFP News Agency<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u201cI just learned of the passing of Pope Francis. My heart goes out to the millions of Christians all over the world who loved him,\u201d he wrote.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u201cI was happy to see him yesterday, though he was obviously very ill. But I\u2019ll always remember him for the below homily he gave in the very early days of COVID. It was really quite beautiful,\u201d the U.S. Vice President added.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

As we previously reported<\/strong>, the Vatican has released the official report on Pope Francis\u2019 passing, confirming the cause of death as a cerebral stroke that led to a coma and what was described as \u201cirreversible cardiocirculatory collapse.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Pope Francis leaves the Gemelli hospital, the first time he has appeared in public since being admitted to hospital in Rome, Italy, on March 23, 2025 | Source: Getty Images<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Following the news of the Pope\u2019s death, St. Peter\u2019s Square filled with emotion. Pilgrims stood in silence, held rosaries, and recited prayers in honor of the late Pope.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

One mourner wrapped themselves in an Argentine flag \u2014 a tribute to Pope Francis\u2019 roots. Others looked up at the now-empty balcony, where he had blessed the crowd just the day before. \u201cI am sad,\u201d said Brigitte Thalhammer, one of many reflecting on the weight of the moment. \u201cHe was very, very important.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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A man prays below the sculpture of St. John Paul II at the main entrance of the Policlinico A. Gemelli Hospital where Pope Francis is being cared for in Rome, Italy, on March 13, 2025 | Source: Getty Images<\/p>\n\n\n\n

After the rosary concluded, spontaneous applause rippled through the square \u2014 a final gesture of gratitude for the 88-year-old pontiff who had shaped a decade of the Catholic Church\u2019s history.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Pope Francis\u2019 death came after months of health complications that had raised global concern. He had been admitted to Rome\u2019s Gemelli Hospital on February 14, 2025, for treatment of pneumonia in both lungs.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Pope Francis greeting soccer player Dani Alves during the launch of the Scholas Occurrentes International Movement at the Pontifical Urban University in Vatican City, on May 19, 2022 | Source: Getty Images<\/p>\n\n\n\n

According to medical reports at the time, he alternated between high-flow oxygen during the day and non-invasive mechanical ventilation at night.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Despite his condition, he continued spiritual duties from his hospital room, following the Roman Curia\u2019s Spiritual Exercises via video and even celebrating the 12th anniversary of his election with a cake brought in by his medical team.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Pope Francis blessing a baby during his weekly audience at the Paul VI Hall in Vatican City, on February 12, 2020 | Source: Getty Images<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The Vatican described his status as clinically stable within a complex framework. By late March, after two weeks of noted progress, doctors said Francis would be discharged following a 38-day stay that had twice placed his life at risk.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Though he would require two months of rest and was discouraged from large meetings, his personal physicians were optimistic that he could fully resume activities in time. His release was officially confirmed for March 23. That day, he returned to the Vatican to convalesce at Casa Santa Marta.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Pope Francis appears on his balcony to speak to the crowds at the Gemelli hospital in Rome, Italy, on March 23, 2025 | Source: Getty Images<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Then, on Easter Sunday, April 20, Pope Francis appeared before the public one final time. He blessed thousands from the balcony of St. Peter\u2019s Basilica after delegating the day\u2019s Mass to Cardinal Angelo Comastri.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Hours later, the world would learn the moment was his farewell. On the morning of April 21, the Vatican confirmed Pope Francis had passed away at 7:35 a.m. in his residence.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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At 9:45 a.m., Cardinal Kevin Farrell formally announced the news from Casa Santa Marta, expressing sorrow and gratitude. \u201cHis entire life was dedicated to the service of the Lord and of His Church,\u201d he said. \u201cHe taught us to live the values of the Gospel with fidelity, courage, and universal love.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n

According to the Holy See Press Office, the Pope\u2019s body will be transferred to St. Peter\u2019s Basilica on April 23 so the faithful may pay their respects. That plan was expected to be finalized following the first General Congregation of Cardinals on Tuesday morning.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Pope Francis meeting Italian actor and director Roberto Benigni at Paul VI Hall in Vatican City, on December 7, 2022 | Source: Getty Images<\/p>\n\n\n\n

At 8 p.m. on Monday, a formal rite was held to certify the Pope\u2019s death and place his body in a coffin in the chapel of his residence. The act was validated by Cardinal Farrell and lasted just under an hour.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Seals were also placed on the papal apartment in the Apostolic Palace and on the second floor of Casa Santa Marta, where he had lived. Matteo Bruni, Director of the Holy See Press Office, later confirmed that Pope Francis\u2019 close collaborators had begun paying their respects. He also noted that funeral arrangements were still pending.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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\u201cOh my God, he is now resting,\u201d <\/em>one netizen commented. Another shared, \u201cRest in Peace, as you well deserve \ud83d\ude4f,\u201d<\/em> while a third typed, \u201cRip Pope \ud83d\ude4f you will be missed.\u201d<\/em><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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