While on a trip to Italy last week with his family, the vice president was one of the last officials to meet with Pope Francis. Vance, who is Catholic, had formal talks with the Vatican’s secretary of state and then had an informal meeting with Francis on Easter Sunday.

U.S. Vice President JD Vance has called for greater collaboration with India in sectors such as defense, energy and technology

The United States wants to sell more energy and defence equipment to India to build closer ties, Vice President JD Vance said.

Vice President JD Vance and Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi touted “significant” advancements in trade talks between the U.S and India Monday. The comments were made during Vance’s diplomatic trip to India with second lady Usha Vance and their family.