Leave your feedback Share Copy URL https://www.pbs.org/newshour/nation/ambassador-blogs-his-first-days-in-vatican-city Email Facebook Twitter LinkedIn Pinterest Tumblr Share on Facebook Share on Twitter Ambassador blogs his first days in Vatican City Nation Oct 22, 2013 6:13 PM EST Ken Hackett arrived in Vatican City Monday to begin his work as U.S. ambassador to the Holy See, and he's decided to blog about it. In his first post, he wrote: "I had the honor of presenting my credentials today to His Holiness Pope Francis inside the apostolic palace, and I am excited and honored to begin this new journey. I have decided to blog about my initial days as ambassador and talk about what our embassy does in its engagement with the Holy See, and about the importance of this relationship." Prior to diplomacy, Hackett was president of Catholic Relief Services, a humanitarian organization supported by the U.S. Catholic Church. He has worked with CRS since 1972 and completed several overseas assignments, including Sierre Leone, the Philippines and Kenya. Photo by U.S. Government A free press is a cornerstone of a healthy democracy. Support trusted journalism and civil dialogue. Donate now
Ken Hackett arrived in Vatican City Monday to begin his work as U.S. ambassador to the Holy See, and he's decided to blog about it. In his first post, he wrote: "I had the honor of presenting my credentials today to His Holiness Pope Francis inside the apostolic palace, and I am excited and honored to begin this new journey. I have decided to blog about my initial days as ambassador and talk about what our embassy does in its engagement with the Holy See, and about the importance of this relationship." Prior to diplomacy, Hackett was president of Catholic Relief Services, a humanitarian organization supported by the U.S. Catholic Church. He has worked with CRS since 1972 and completed several overseas assignments, including Sierre Leone, the Philippines and Kenya. Photo by U.S. Government A free press is a cornerstone of a healthy democracy. Support trusted journalism and civil dialogue. Donate now