In a twist worthy of a political drama, Jack Schlossberg—grandson of the iconic John F. Kennedy—took to social media on Monday morning to direct a provocative accusation at Vice President J.D. Vance, claiming he was responsible for “killing the pope”. This incendiary statement followed the Vatican’s announcement of Pope Francis’s death, marking the end of his 12-year leadership of the Roman Catholic Church.
Interestingly, Vance, a Catholic convert since 2019, had met with the Pope just days earlier during a brief, cordial exchange at Casa Santa Marta on Easter Sunday. The meeting reportedly lasted between 15 to 17 minutes, where they exchanged Easter greetings, likely discussing the importance of faith during this significant time.
It was an honor to meet with Pope Francis, Prime Minister Meloni, and Church officials in Italy this weekend. Visiting Rome with my family during Holy Week was an incredible experience. pic.twitter.com/pAxKmKxUst
— Vice President JD Vance (@VP) April 21, 2025
Reports indicate that Pope Francis gifted Vance chocolate Easter eggs for his children, a Vatican tie, and rosaries, indicating a warm, familial atmosphere despite the Pope’s noted frail health. Vance expressed gratitude for the opportunity to meet, which followed a previous interaction on April 19 with Vatican officials rather than the Pope—a moment some perceived as a diplomatic snub, especially given their differing views on immigration policies.
Tragically, mere hours after this meeting, the world was informed of Pope Francis’s passing at the age of 88.
Seizing the opportunity, Schlossberg chose to politicize the Pope’s death, posting an inflammatory remark that read, “Okay JD killed the pope.”
But this was just the beginning of Schlossberg’s online tirade. On Instagram, he further escalated his rhetoric with another post that dismissed Vance’s faith, captioned:
“WHAT DID JD DO? VP OF LITTLE FAITH meets with Pope YESTERDAY, today Pope dies. Pope Francis is an incredible, towering figure who transformed the Catholic Church to be more DIVERSE, EQUITABLE, AND INCLUSIVE. His parting gift to us was the fact that he did not like JD VANCE, VP of little Faith, at all.”
The digital landscape erupted with a barrage of tweets and posts, as hashtags like #JDVanceKilledThePope and #Antichrist gained traction among radical left-wing users, eager to tarnish the reputation of one of the few vocal Christian advocates in the current administration, as reported by the Deccan Herald.
This latest episode highlights how low some will stoop for political gain, with Schlossberg’s comments serving as a stark reminder of the often absurd lengths to which political discourse can sink.
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