U.S. Ambassador Ken Hackett presents his credentials to Pope Francis
(Vatican Radio) In the Vatican on Monday, Pope Francis received the United States’ new Ambassador to the Holy See, Ken Francis Hackett who presented his letters of credential to the Holy Father. Ambassador Hackett is the former president of Catholic Relief Services (CRS) from which he retired in 2011. Ambassador Hackett attended Boston College, graduating in 1968. He then joined the Peace Corps, and served in Ghana. Later, he joined CRS, serving in Africa and Asia. From 1994 to 2012, he served as a member of the Pontifical Council for charitable works, Cor Unum.He was nominated U.S. Ambassador to the Holy See by President Barack Obama in June 2013. The nomination was confirmed by the Senate on August 1, 2013. (Romereports.com) Ken Hackett was unable to contain his excitement upon meeting Pope Francis. Three months after his confirmation, the American ambassador presented his credentials. -“Oh, Holy Father.” -“I'm glad to meet you.” -“Thank you so much. It's a w...