JD Vance Says Vatican Immigration Stance Troubling But Values Debate With Church

What was said

"I do think that some of the things that come out of the Vatican on the immigration question in particular have been troubling. It ultimately I disagree with it, but I actually like this interplay, Laura, between the Pope between Christian clergy and between the administration."

Vice President JD Vance publicly stated his disagreement with Vatican positions on immigration while promoting his new book about his Catholic conversion. He framed the tension as healthy debate rather than conflict, noting that Catholics and church leaders don't always have to agree on policy issues. This represents a significant moment of a sitting VP openly challenging the Pope's stance while simultaneously identifying as a devout Catholic.