JD Vance and his wife Usha attended the first American pontiff's commencement service in Rome on Sunday, despite Pope Leo's avid criticism of the Trump administration.

The US Pontiff, 69, warmly took hold of Vance's hand as he received a series of world leaders at St Peter's Square.

The second lady stood dotingly by her Catholic convert husband, Vice President JD Vance, as they returned to the Vatican on Sunday.

The pair shook hands in their first meeting since their heated exchange at the White House in February that shocked the world - as Russia launched a 'record' drone barrage on…

JD Vance and his wife Usha attended the first American pontiff's commencement service in Rome on Sunday, despite Pope Leo's avid criticism of the Trump administration.

The Vatican has offered to host any peace talks while continuing humanitarian efforts to facilitate prisoner swaps and reunite Ukrainian children taken by Russia.

Pope Leo XIV met with U.S. Vice President JD Vance and Secretary of State Marco Rubio on Monday.

Social media is having a field day with the seemingly tense exchange.