David Henrie Shares How the Pope Played a Surprise Role in His Daughter’s Birth After Wife Had Multiple Miscarriages

Mar. 15, 2025

David Henrie and Maria Cahill, daughter Pia.Photo:Michael Buckner/Getty ; David Henrie/Instagram

Michael Buckner/Getty ; David Henrie/Instagram

David Henrieand his wifeMaria Cahill’s journey to parenthood included a “special blessing” fromPope Francis.

During a Wednesday, Oct. 23 appearance onLive with Kelly and Mark,the actor, 35, candidly discussed why he and his wife visited the pope while trying to have their first child together.

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TheWizards Beyond Waverly Placestar said it was then that a friend of his told him he was “going to Rome to meet the pope” and invited him to come along to “get a special blessing” for him and his wife.

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David Henrie poses for a photo with his wife Maria Cahill and their three kids.David Henrie/Instagram

David Henrie/Instagram

“So Pia’s middle name is Francesca, after Pope Francis,” he added, noting that his family should do a “follow-up visit” with him.

In addition to Pia, Henrie and Cahill are also parents to 3-year-old sonJamesand 2-year-old daughterGemma.

David Henrie with his three kids.David Henrie/Instagram

“Then the other thing is date nights with the kids. Especially if you have more than one kid, setting aside a specific day of the week where you just go for 30 minutes and do something with them,” said Henrie.

“Whether it’s get ice cream or take them to dinner or take them to breakfast, or something like that, helps develop an individual relationship with that child. That bond is something very, very valuable,” he added.

source: people.com