Why Did Vance Visit The Pope? Exploring the Nuances of Cyrus Vance’s Meeting with Pope John Paul II
Setting the Stage: A World in Transition To understand the impetus behind Vance’s visit, it’s crucial to first paint a picture of the world at the time. During the late 1970s and early 1980s, the world was undergoing profound shifts. The Cold War cast a long shadow, shaping international relations and fueling tensions between the…
