Vice President of the United States JD Vance paused a campaign rally yesterday to lead prayer after a woman fell ill.
The conservative Republican was campaigning in North Platte, Nebraska, ahead of the upcoming midterm elections when a woman fell ill behind him.
As the venue fell quiet, Vance took the opportunity to offer prayer to God.
Vance said: “Everything ok? All right. Looks like we’ve got a medical issue here; let’s all say a prayer.
“While they’re working on her, maybe those who are of the praying type will join me in a prayer”?
Vance made the sign of the cross before continuing, saying: “Always in moments like this, try to pray as the Lord taught us to pray”.
Then those in the D&N Event Center said The Lord’s Prayer.
JD Vance converted to Catholicism in 2019 and has spoken openly about his faith. His chosen patron saint is reportedly St Augustine of Hippo.
A spectator said: “Thank you JD”. After the woman was cared for, Vance continued: “Praise be to God, she’s fine”.
He later posted on X: “My prayers are with the woman who had a medical emergency at today's rally in Nebraska. I hope she has a speedy recovery.
“Thank you to the medical staff and first responders who reacted swiftly to make sure she was taken care of, and to the crowd for making sure she was able to be attended to”.
It’s unknown whether the lady was taken to hospital and what her condition is. The woman’s name has not been revealed either.
Meanwhile, President Donald Trump has claimed that a pastor told him he would lead the Christian faith into a time that “no one else can do”.
The White House published a list of 250 achievements in September that it said demonstrated President Trump’s commitment to faith, religious freedom and pro-life policies.
Elections for members of the US Senate and House of Representatives, as well as for Governors and Attorney Generals, will take place on Tuesday 3 November.
Polling by the Pew Research Centre showed that white evangelical and Catholic registered voters preferred Republican candidates, but Christians of all groups preferred Democrats generally.
Black Protestants and Hispanic Catholics were the most supportive of Democrat candidates, with Catholics preferring Democrats over Republican hopefuls by just three per cent.