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 .brIt 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 .brThe 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 .brRome seeks to end confusion over meeting with Kentucky clerk jailed for refusing to issue same-sex marriage licences The Vatican has distanced Pope Francis .