Carlo Maria Viganò

Carlo Maria Viganò is a retired Italian bishop and diplomat who served as the Apostolic Nuncio to the United States from 2011 to 2016. He was appointed by Pope Benedict XVI and served under Pope Francis. Viganò is a vocal critic of the Catholic Church's handling of the clergy abuse scandal and has been involved in various conservative causes. He has written several books and has a strong online presence. Viganò is a native Italian speaker and has a strong following in the Catholic community. He has not been involved in any notable academic or research endeavors. Viganò is active on social media and has a strong online presence. He is based in the United States.