The Pope's brother traveled with JD Vance and other administration members to the Vatican this past weekend. It seems like Trump is trying to use the brother to influence the Pope.
May 18, Louis Prevost and JD Vance at the Inaugural Mass at the Vatican, Marco Rubio in the back
Private meeting with the US administration and Pope. JD Vance is on the left of Pope Leo. Brother Louis is on the right of Pope Leo. Marco Rubio is to the left of JD's wife Usha.