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    “Yikes” JD Vance Ripped For NFL Gift He Handed The Pope (Watch)

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    Vice President JD Vance listens as President Trump addresses a joint session of Congress at the U.S. Capitol in Washington, D.C., on March 4, 2025. © Jack Gruber / USA TODAY NETWORK via Imagn Images
    Vice President JD Vance listens as President Trump addresses a joint session of Congress at the U.S. Capitol in Washington, D.C., on March 4, 2025.

    Vice President JD Vance and the new Pope recently had a meeting together, and believe it or not the NFL was a topic of conversation.

    “Yikes” JD Vance Ripped For NFL Gift He Handed The Pope (Watch)

    Vice President JD Vance speaks to a crowd at Vantage Plastics in Bangor Township on Friday, March 14, 2025. © Ryan Garza / USA TODAY NETWORK via Imagn Images
    Vice President JD Vance speaks to a crowd at Vantage Plastics in Bangor Township on Friday, March 14, 2025. © Ryan Garza / USA TODAY NETWORK via Imagn Images

    In advance of U.S.-led diplomatic efforts to bring an end to Russia’s war in Ukraine, Pope Leo XIV and Vice President JD Vance met at the Vatican this week:

    This was more than just a meeting to speak on world events.

    The vice president presented the first U.S. pontiff, who is a native of Chicago, with a Chicago Bears jersey.

    The custom jersey had “Pope Leo XIV” emblazoned in white and orange letters on the back.  “Good choice,” the pope responded.

    This was the first formal meeting in Washington’s effort to reset relations with the Vatican after Leo’s predecessor, Pope Francis, repeatedly criticized President Trump’s migration policy.

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    JD Vance fumbles the college football championship trophy (Brendan Smialowski/AFP via Getty)
    JD Vance fumbles the college football championship trophy (Brendan Smialowski/AFP via Getty)

    The pope is no stranger to Chicago sports, with his White Sox allegiance making headlines after his election.

    Vance gave Pope Leo XIV a Chicago Bears jersey with his name and the number 14, but that wasn’t all they gave him.

    In a Vatican meeting that lasted approximately 40 minutes Monday morning, Vance and his wife, Usha Vance, also presented the new pope with a letter from President Donald Trump and First Lady Melania Trump that invited him to the White House.

    “There was an exchange of views on some current international issues, calling for respect for humanitarian law and international law in areas of conflict and for a negotiated solution between the parties involved,” according to a Vatican statement after their meeting.

    The Chicago-born pope took the letter and put it on his desk, and in the video footage, he is heard saying, “At some point. “

    Donald Trump holds hands with wife Melania Trump at his Election Night Watch Party at the Palm Beach County Convention Center after being elected the 47th President of the United States. Viktor Knavs, JD Vance and Ivanka Trump also are in the photo.© Damon Higgins/PALM BEACH DAILY NEWS/USA TODAY NETWORK / USA TODAY NETWORK via Imagn Images (NFL)
    Donald Trump holds hands with wife Melania Trump at his Election Night Watch Party at the Palm Beach County Convention Center after being elected the 47th President of the United States. Viktor Knavs, JD Vance and Ivanka Trump also are in the photo.© Damon Higgins/PALM BEACH DAILY NEWS/USA TODAY NETWORK / USA TODAY NETWORK via Imagn Images

    Fans were quick to react to this gift:

    Ohio Sen. JD Vance, left, and Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz start their vice presidential debate Oct. 1 with a handshake.
    Ohio Sen. JD Vance, left, and Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz start their vice presidential debate Oct. 1 with a handshake.

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    McQuade Arnold is a Co-Owner of Wisconsin Sports Heroics (WSH), Gridiron Heroics (GH), and Hardwood Heroics (HWH). He graduated from American Military University with an associate in General Studies and is currently pursuing his Bachelors in Sports Marketing. McQuade has been active duty in the United States Navy for 11 years and is currently stationed in Chicago, IL after spending time in Norfolk, VA and San Diego, CA. He is originally from Superior, WI and is a die hard Green Bay Packers, Wisconsin Badgers, Milwaukee Brewers, and Milwaukee Bucks fan. McQuade's work for WSH has been featured on YardBarker, Bleacher Report, NewsBreak, and MSN.

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