Washington, April 15 -- US Vice President JD Vance praised Pope Leo XIV as a strong advocate for peace, while also pushing back against some recent remarks made by the pontiff on Western military actions, including commentary linked to the Iran conflict.

Speaking during an interview, Vance said he appreciated the Pope's willingness to speak on global issues, even when there is disagreement.

"I kind of like even when there's disagreement. I like it when the pope comments on questions of immigration, I like it when the pope talks about abortion, I like it when the pope talks about matters of war and peace, because I think that, at the very least, it invites a conversation," Vance said during an interview with Turning Point USA in Georgia,...