Vice President JD Vance refused to politicize the death of Pope Francis, saying the pontiff was a 'great Christian pastor'

Vice President JD Vance refused to politicize the death of Pope Francis , arguing that the pope was a “great Christian pastor” Vance said he was saddened by the pope’s death as he spoke with reporters in Agra , India , on Wednesday .

President Donald Trump ordered federal and state flags to fly at half -staff at the White House and upon all public buildings and grounds, at all military posts and naval stations.