WABC'S RITA COSBY MEETS WITH POPE FRANCIS
**** Rita Cosby Has Historic Conversation With The Pope **** Rita Cosby's Conversation With Pope Francis Rita Cosby With Pope Francis TV journalist and WABC Radio host Rita Cosby was granted a rare audience with Pope Francis at the Vatican in Rome on June 4, 2014, becoming one of the first American journalists to talk with the new Pontiff. Among topics discussed, she asked him about his possible role as Mideast peacemaker. Her conversation comes on the verge of a monumental meeting set to take place this Sunday at the Pope's Vatican apartment with both Israeli President Shimon Peres and Palestinian President Mahmoud Abbas, both of whom Cosby has also met. The surprise invitation to both presidents for a prayer summit this weekend was extended during the Pope's recent three day visit to the Middle East. which included celebrating Mass in Bethlehem’s Manger Square. Although she has interviewed more than 20 world leaders, in...