Leo XIV cancelled a scheduled audience
for Archbishop Carlo Viganò, he revealed on x.com (March 19), publishing
the chronology. His version, slightly shortened. [Former diplomat
Viganò is known for publicizing even confidential discussions]
- On June 4, 2025, I sent a personal letter via the Vatican Post, also requesting an audience.
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On August 28, 2025, having received no reply, I renewed my request for a
private audience with Leo XIV through the Prefecture of the Pontifical
Household, emailing the Regent, Msgr. Leonardo Sapienza.
- On
September 20, 2025, Msgr. Sapienza confirmed that the audience had been
granted and scheduled for December 11, 2025, at 10:00 a.m. in the
Library of the Apostolic Palace.
- On December 9, 2025, at 8:08
a.m. - two days before the meeting - Msgr. Sapienza informed me by email
that the audience had been canceled.
- Less than two hours
later, at 9:53 a.m., the Secretariat of the Prefecture of the Pontifical
Household sent me the audience ticket.
- Shortly thereafter, at 10:14 a.m., the same Secretariat informed me that the audience had been canceled.
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In response to these contradictions, I called Msgr. Sapienza. Appearing
embarrassed, he offered implausible explanations but assured me he
would communicate a new date soon, quoting Leo XIV: “We have to
reschedule the audience: I listen to everyone!”
- Receiving no further communication, I wrote again to Msgr. Sapienza on January 12, 2026, but received no reply.
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With the Prefecture unresponsive, on January 21, 2026, I telephoned the
Dean of the College of Cardinals, Card. Giovanni Battista Re - whom I
had known for decades through the Secretariat of State and later
functions. I asked for help in obtaining an audience with Leo XIV. He
responded immediately and warmly, stating: “I was very keen to hear your
voice and would be happy to meet you wherever you want… I would be very
happy to meet you”
He added: “The essential problem is that it would
be the Pope himself to receive you… In my opinion, the Pope is having
difficulty receiving you… not a problem of time or appointments… The
Pope has some doubts… without there being any sign of change on your
part. In any case, I will take care… We must be children of the Church…
united with the Pope… What we must care about is the salvation of the
soul… we must remain within the Church, remain in union with the Pope.
From a personal point of view I am close to you… so that we can serve
the Church together… We must also know how to forget the past and
forgive.”
- On January 27, 2026, I met the Cardinal Dean at the
Nunciature in Italy. The conversation lasted over an hour. Despite his
cordiality, he proved unable to engage with my arguments and even
refused to accept a letter for Leo XIV and other sensitive documents. As
I left, he stated: “We must obey the Pope even if the Pope does not
obey the Lord.”
- On January 28, 2026, I sent another letter to
Leo XIV via Vatican Post, addressed to his personal secretary. This
letter - whose contents I will soon disclose - also remains unanswered.
Picture: © Carlo Viganò, #newsAuyojoxjtz