JD Vance invited the Pope to the USA’s 250th July 4th celebration and the Pope’s reaction has many people reeling with laughter
Yahoo Creators • • world
Key Points:
- JD Vance invited Pope Leo XIV to the United States’ July 4, 2026, celebrations for the country’s 250th anniversary, but the Pope responded with a brief, noncommittal “hmmm” and a subtle smirk that quickly went viral online.
- The Pope’s minimal reaction was widely interpreted as polite but faintly unimpressed, sparking humorous comparisons to a dismissive social cue and becoming a popular meme on social media.
- The Vatican later confirmed Pope Leo will spend July 4 on Lampedusa, Italy, focusing on a pastoral visit related to migrants, contrasting sharply with the U.S. political celebration and adding to the humor and symbolism of the moment.
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