This is the exact point I keep making over and over again.  Unfortunately, when the Holy See embraces politicians like Ronald Reagan, it is not a matter of pretension, it is a matter of political power embracing religious power.  One need only ask Latin/Central Americans how that 'hug' worked out for them.  I'm quite sure Francis will find some little open door to work with Trump and his merry band of Catholic authoritarians.  I also wouldn't be the least bit surprised of Callista's phone calls go directly to Steve Bannon, bypassing Tillerson and Pence.