The Holy See is the central governing body of the Roman Catholic Church, headquartered in Vatican City, with recognized international sovereignty. Known for its global diplomatic reach, moral advocacy, and engagement in international peace and humanitarian affairs. Recently, the Holy See has been in diplomatic contact with senior U.S. officials amid tensions over its role in public policy matters. Last updated Jul 8th, 2026
"We had a first, life-changing moment in Rome, in the Vatican. I think it's an historic moment because we changed the relations during 15-20 minutes. Nobody was around us. We've been only two of us.
I was very happy to hear the President, and I hope, and I think he heard me. President Trump began to try, to trust me, and this is what is important. I think this is the key."
JD Vance on the Vatican: "It would be best for the Vatican to stick to matters of morality... and let the president of the United States stick to dictating American public policy."
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