Totally agree, not because of any knowledge about Calista, just her husband.

But my question stands, PhiProf. Why hold the Church responsible for Trump selection of an  unfortunate ambassador?  After all, you did cite her anticipated appointment as affirmation of your decision to withdraw from Catholic practice. There are of course tons of reasons for leaving Catholicism, but SURELY this can't be one of them?  ;-}

As for Francis getting along with the American Ambassador, I suspect disparate views does not diminish his hospitality. We might get a chance to test that theory from press reports about the Francis-Trump meeting. And on the serious side, Francis may even what to pump her (and hubby) for information about Trump.