Vance invites Pope to US 250th, Vatican schedules Lampedusa visit
By Our Reporter WASHINGTON (CONVERSEER) – United States Vice President JD Vance has formally invited Pope Leo XIV to attend America’s July 4, 2026 celebrations marking the country’s 250th anniversary. However, the Pope’s understated reaction during the invitation and the Vatican’s subsequent schedule announcement have triggered widespread online humour and commentary. A short video clip…