Callista L. Gingrich

Opinion December 7

Notre Dame rises from the ashes as a symbol of hope

The fire that devastated the glorious Notre Dame Cathedral wasn't an ending. It was a new beginning. Now, world leaders flock to France to see the doors open to the public once more.

Opinion November 17

AMB. CALLISTA GINGRICH: Catholic voters were critical to Trump's victory. Democrats should pay attention

Though Catholics were closely split in the 2020 election, in 2024, Donald Trump won the national Catholic vote by 15 percentage points

Opinion November 10

NEWT & CALLISTA GINGRICH: What Trump's victory speech told America about the future

For the sake of history, and his vitally important message, we’d like to share some of the highlights of President-elect Trump's speech on election night.

OPINION October 18

Anti-Catholic Kamala Harris won’t even attend a charity fundraiser

Kamala Harris caused a big controversy by refusing to attend an annual Catholic fundraiser. The last Democrat to make that mistake was Walter Mondale and that was 40 years ago.

OPINION October 6

Want religious freedom? Here's why Kamala Harris is not your candidate

President Trump has a proven track record for promoting and protecting religious freedom at home and abroad. Kamala Harris has repeatedly advanced an anti-faith agenda.

OPINION August 4

JD Vance’s road to Catholicism

Though Vance was surrounded by Christian faith and values in his youth (and greatly admired his Catholic uncle), it wasn’t until his teenage years that he joined an organized church.

OPINION July 7

Pope Francis is about to canonize the first millennial saint

On May 23, Pope Francis formally recognized the second miracle attributed to Blessed Carlo Acutis, clearing the way for him to become the first millennial saint.

OPINION June 13

European electoral earthquake might signal voters are sick of far-left government

European Union elections indicate a massive political earthquake and show that voters are sick of far-left government and illegal immigration. Will President Biden notice?

OPINION October 31, 2023

Catholic university becomes safe haven for Jewish students escaping antisemitism

Too many American universities have fostered hateful, antisemitic ideology among the student population.

OPINION July 9, 2023

Mexico must end violence against Catholic priests

Recent attacks underscore the violence and instability plaguing Mexico.

OPINION June 18, 2023

Why Father's Day reveals an American crisis

On Father's Day, we give thanks for these indispensable men.

OPINION June 6, 2023

Dodgers mocked Catholics, here’s how they should make up for it

Dodgers mocked Catholics, here’s how they should make up for it. Religious sisters do good works around the world and the team let extremists mock them.

OPINION February 20, 2023

Every American should visit this place on Presidents Day

An American treasure is located 15 miles south of D.C. on a gorgeous section of the Potomac River.

OPINION February 4, 2023

Persecution of Christians skyrockets worldwide as 360 million oppressed. We must stand for religious freedom

Persecution of Christians skyrockets worldwide as 360 million oppressed. We must stand for religious freedom to stop spike in number of Christians killed.

OPINION January 16, 2023

Lessons Martin Luther King Jr. could teach the 118th Congress

It's been two weeks since the 118th Congress opened. On Monday, Jan. 16 we celebrate the life and legacy of Martin Luther King, Jr. Here's what Congress could learn from him.

OPINION December 28, 2022

These monumental school choice cases in Vermont are a victory for parents everywhere

Recent legal settlements in Vermont are a victory for champions of education freedom for students and parents.

OPINION October 1, 2022

Why Giorgia Meloni was victorious in Italy this week

Giorgia Meloni became Italy's new prime minister this week. It was a history-making moment for the country and Meloni. Her government is the most conservative since World War II.

OPINION May 30, 2022

Memorial Day is a reminder freedom 'must be fought for and defended constantly'

Memorial Day commemorates the fallen in every American war and reminds us, as Ronald Reagan said. 'freedom is a fragile thing.'

OPINION April 16, 2022

Easter reminds us that the risen Christ offers hope to all

This Easter, as we celebrate the resurrection of Jesus Christ, we remember and pray for our brothers and sisters around the world who are facing violence, hunger, and pain.

OPINION February 21, 2022

Honoring America's presidents – their lives and legacies have much to teach us today

Presidents Day initially honored the birth of George Washington. Because of his indispensable role in our nation's founding, America has celebrated his birth since 1800, following his death in 1799.

OPINION January 17, 2022

Biden's new COVID-19 policy is not what Martin Luther King dreamed about for America

The Biden administration’s discriminatory COVID-19 treatment policy is particularly offensive as we honor the life of Reverend Martin Luther King, Jr

OPINION January 8, 2022

This year in America, let's listen, learn, help and lead

The start of a new year is a time for reflection and opportunity. As we look forward to 2022, we should also recall what we learned as a country in 2021.

OPINION December 15, 2021

Ghislaine Maxwell trial stark reminder that America needs to do more to fight child sex trafficking

Ghislaine Maxwell's defense team plans to call as many as 35 witnesses this week to challenge the prosecution's assertion that the British socialite allegedly recruited girls for the late financier Jeffrey Epstein to sexually abuse.

OPINION December 6, 2021

Remembering Bob Dole, a unique American figure

The passing of Sen. Bob Dole marks the end of an era.

OPINION October 20, 2021

Callista Gingrich: Don't cancel Catholic Saint Junípero Serra—celebrate him

Los Angeles Mayor Eric Garcetti recently announced that the name of Saint Junípero Serra, an 18th century Catholic priest who established the first missions in California, will be removed from a park in downtown Los Angeles. The park is the site where protestors tore down a statue of the saint during the Black Lives Matter movement riots last summer.

OPINION October 19, 2021

Callista and Newt Gingrich: Gen. Colin Powell – soldier, statesman, patriot and role model for all Americans

Colin Powell's devotion to duty, commitment to America, and innate sense of dignity and decency made him seem ageless and timeless.

OPINION October 11, 2021

Newt & Callista Gingrich: Remembering the courage of Christopher Columbus

While Columbus never sailed to what is now the United States of America – or directly participated in England’s colonization of North America – his courage and willingness to risk everything to pursue a better life charted a course which many of our ancestors followed.

OPINION September 17, 2021

Callista and Newt Gingrich: Celebrating a great American on Constitution Day

Without George Washington's military leadership in winning the Revolutionary War and his political leadership in forming our republic, there would be no U.S. Constitution – or United States of America at all.

New York City September 11, 2021

Callista and Newt Gingrich: Remembering 9/11 20 years later

September 11 marks the 20th anniversary of one of the most devastating tragedies in American history.

OPINION September 6, 2021

Callista and Newt Gingrich: On Labor Day 2021 here's what COVID has taught us about American workers

It is a good time to reflect on what this traditional holiday means to working Americans in the 21st century.