Trump nominates Callista Gingrich as ambassador to Vatican

Reuters

Published May 19, 2017 08:03PM ET

Trump nominates Callista Gingrich as ambassador to Vatican

WASHINGTON (Reuters) - President Donald Trump plans to nominate Callista Gingrich as ambassador to the Vatican, the White House said in a statement on Friday.

She is the wife of former Republican House Speaker Newt Gingrich and produces documentary films on public policy and history.