Vice President JD Vance and his wife, Usha Vance, were present at Pope Leo XIV’s first Mass

The Vances also visited the tomb of the late Pope Francis during their time in the Vatican, paying respects to the former pontiff. Vice President Vance shared this moment on social media, reflecting on Pope Francis’s impact on the global Catholic community.

This visit underscores the ongoing diplomatic relations between the United States and the Vatican, highlighting efforts to bridge differences and collaborate on global issues.