Vatican Diplomat Reflects on Working with Saints and Popes in Autobiography | EWTN News Nightly

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Monsignor Hilary Franco, Vatican diplomat and advisor to the Permanent Observer of the Holy See to the United Nations, reflects on his diplomatic experience working with popes and saints in his autobiography, Six Popes: A Son of the Church Remembers. The book begins in the Bronx and chronicles a life of deep commitment to his faith and to the Church, including his close collaboration with six popes and several future saints like St. Padre Pio and St. Mother Teresa. In an interview with EWTN, Monsignor Franco shares personal memories—from serving Mass for Padre Pio to his recent meeting with the newly elected Pope Leo XIV. He offers a unique perspective on the Church’s global mission, the urgency of diplomacy, and hope for peace in a world still plagued by conflict. EWTN Vatican Correspondent Valentina Di Donato has more. ------------ EWTN News Nightly provides the latest news and analysis from a Catholic perspective. Join our Capitol Hill, White House and Rome Correspondents, as well as many other diverse guests daily, to get the latest from the U.S. and the Vatican on topics regarding our Catholic faith and interests. ------------- EWTN News Nightly airs on EWTN weekdays at 6pm & 9pm ET. ------------ Don't miss an episode of EWTN New Nightly. Get updates here: https://www.ewtn.com/tv/shows/ewtn-news-nightly ------------- Sign up today to receive the EWTN News Nightly newsletter: https://www.ewtn.com/enn ------------- Follow EWTN News Nightly on Social Media: Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/ewtnnewsnightly Twitter: https://twitter.com/EWTNNewsNightly Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/ewtnnewsnightly/ ------------- Subscribe to EWTN YouTube channel here: https://www.youtube.com/user/EWTN ------------- You can support the EWTN News mission: https://bit.ly/3qDR1qf