Ken Hackett
When Pope Francis meets President Obama, expect collaboration over conflict
By David Gibson — March 20, 2014
ROME (RNS) American and Vatican officials say the talks between Pope Francis and President Obama may disappoint those hoping for fireworks, and that the summit is going to focus on collaboration much more than conflict.
Photos: Secretary of State John Kerry at the Vatican
By Kevin Eckstrom — January 14, 2014
(RNS) Secretary of State John Kerry made his first diplomatic call to the Vatican on Tuesday, and got a personal tour of the Holy See.
Former charity head confirmed as U.S. ambassador to Vatican
By David Gibson — August 2, 2013
(RNS) The Senate has confirmed former Catholic Relief Services head Ken Hackett to be the next U.S. ambassador to the Vatican. Hackett replaces Miguel Diaz, a theologian, and he gives President Obama an experienced voice on social justice in Rome where a new pope, Francis, has made caring for the poor a priority.
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