Vatican Diplomacy & Vance’s End Times

Vice President J.D. Vance suggested in an August 31 interview with YouTube host Bryce Crawford that he is willing to accept the arrival of the end times if his work leads to them. During the conversation, Vance stated he is doing as much of God's work as possible and is comfortable with the possibility of the apocalypse.

Vance previously shared different views on social media, noting his fascination with the subject while warning that focusing on it too much can be harmful. He also suggested that his work could either lead to the end times or help build a world that thrives long after his death. In other statements, Vance remarked that certain global conditions make him feel it would not be shocking if the Antichrist were present in the world.

These comments follow a period of tension between the Trump administration and the Vatican, which included verbal attacks on Pope Leo XIV earlier this spring. While relations appeared to stabilize over the summer, Vance's theological views differ from the principles guiding Vatican diplomacy.