Senate confirms Callista Gingrich as U.S. Ambassador to the Vatican

17/10/2017 11:58

        The U.S. Senate on Monday
        voted to confirm President Donald Trump's nomination of Callista
        Gingrich to be the U.S. Ambassador to the Vatican.
        
        Gingrich, 51, an author, documentary filmmaker and former
        congressional aide, is the wife of former Speaker of the U.S.
        House of Representatives Newt Gingrich, a vocal Trump ally.
        
        Her nomination was approved on a 70-23 vote.
        
        Gingrich's nomination to the post at the Holy See in May
        caused some controversy because of her marriage to Gingrich,
        with whom she became involved when he was still married to his
        second wife. Gingrich is Roman Catholic.
        
        Gingrich may need to smooth over relations with Pope
        Francis, who has criticized the Trump administration's positions
        on the environment and immigration.