JD Vance, the author of the best-selling book “Hillbilly Elegy,” recently visited the Vatican and met with Pope Francis, who gifted him rosaries, a Vatican tie, and three large chocolate Easter eggs for his children. However, the mood took a somber turn with the passing of Pope Francis on Monday. Ann Coulter faced criticism for her seemingly insensitive post, where she commended Vance’s meeting with the Pope. She was not the only one facing backlash, as Rep. Marjorie Taylor Greene also made a controversial post seemingly celebrating the Pope’s death. The news of Pope Francis’ passing has sparked mixed reactions from various public figures.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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