The Vatican has clarified the nature of Pope Francis Washington D.C. meeting with Kentucky county clerk Kim Davis, downplaying the incident as a brief .
It has undoubtedly been a long week for the Vatican press office since the news that Pope Francis met Kim Davis in what was described as a private meeting in .
The Vatican on Friday distanced Pope Francis from Kim Davis, saying she was one of dozens of people he greeted in Washington and that their encounter .
Rome seeks to end confusion over meeting with Kentucky clerk jailed for refusing to issue same-sex marriage licences The Vatican has distanced Pope Francis .