Callista Gingrich, wife of former House Speaker Newt Gingrich and a former House Agriculture Committee staffer, is President Trump’s choice for U.S. ambassador to the Vatican, said the White House. In an announcement, the White House described her as a bestselling author and president of a foundation and of a multimedia production company.
“She is the author of the New York Times bestselling ‘Ellis the Elephant’ children’s series and co-author of ‘Rediscovering God in America.’ Ms. Gingrich also produces and hosts historical and public policy documentary films,” said the White House. As a congressional staffer, she was chief clerk of the House Agriculture Committee after time as an aide to Rep. Steve Gunderson of Wisconsin.