Vice President JD Vance and his wife, Usha, looked grateful to witness Pope Leo XIV’s inaugural Mass. The couple even shared a sweet moment during the service.
However, their brief exchange with the new pontiff sparked a storm of online reactions. While the meeting appeared polite, viewers quickly dissected body language and accused Vance of lacking reverence.
Vance and his wife attended the historic Mass in Vatican City alongside global leaders. The occasion marked the start of Pope Leo XIV’s papacy—the first time an American has taken the role.