Pope Francis met with Vice President JD Vance and blessed Catholics gathered for Easter before his death. He defied doctor's orders to rest and made public appearances despite his recent hospital stay. In his final address, he criticized anti-immigrant positions and called for a cease-fire in Gaza.

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