On Easter Sunday, one of the holiest days in the Christian calendar, Vance posted a heartfelt message mourning the passing of Pope Francis, calling him a “beloved shepherd.” Just a day later, he was seen with his family at the Swaminarayan Akshardham Temple, where their children—Ewan, Vivek, and Mirabel—were dressed in traditional Indian clothing: kurta-pyjamas for the boys and a colourful Anarkali for their sister. The family also visited a handicrafts emporium and is set to travel across Delhi, Jaipur, and Agra as part of the vice president’s four-day India itinerary.
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