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(As prepared for delivery) September 13, 2018 Good evening and welcome to Villa Richardson! Tonight we’re gathered to honor Blessing Okoedion — an inspirational voice…

(As prepared for delivery) Rome, Italy September 11, 2018 Good evening. I’d like to thank the Community of Sant’Egidio for holding this evening’s service. It’s…

Rome, Italy September 11, 2018 Good afternoon. Ambassador Eisenberg, Chargé Duffy, colleagues, and friends, it’s an honor to join you on this solemn occasion. Today…

Senator John McCain embodied the very best of America. As a fearless warrior, an unflinching statesman, and a life-long patriot, his love and devotion to…

Remarks by Ambassador Gingrich at the International Catholic Legislators Network (ICLN) Freedom Summit Frascati, Italy August 24, 2018   Good afternoon.  It’s an honor to…

Remarks by Ambassador Callista L. Gingrich Rome, Italy August 22, 2018 Good evening and welcome to Villa Richardson! Tonight we’re gathered to honor Members of…

(as posted on whitehouse.gov) Issued on: August 10, 2018 Vice President Mike Pence spoke today with Cardinal Pietro Parolin, Secretary of State of the Holy See,…

Are you ready to take action on an innovative idea to support international religious freedom? The U.S. Department of State wants to hear from you.…

  Statement by Callista L. Gingrich U.S. Ambassador to the Holy See July 30, 2018 Today marks the 5th anniversary of the United Nations’ World…

(As prepared for delivery) Good afternoon.  I’d like to thank Secretary Pompeo and Ambassador Brownback for inviting me to speak on this important topic ahead…

July 24, 2018 Washington D.C. As Prepared for Delivery: Thank you.  It’s an honor to be with you. I’d like to thank Ambassador Rooney and…

Villa Richardson Rome, Italy July 3, 2018 Good evening. Let’s have a round of applause for our United States Marines and the Navy Maritime Winds…

On behalf of the U.S. Embassy to the Holy See, I offer my warmest congratulations to Blessing Okoedion on being honored as a 2018 Trafficking…

Secretary Pompeo, joined by Ivanka Trump, unveiled the 2018 Trafficking in Persons Report and honored ten TIP Report Heroes today at the State Department. The…

Good morning.  Your Eminence, Your Excellencies, distinguished guests, and friends – thank you for being here today. I’d like to acknowledge Aid to the Church…

The U.S. Embassy to the Holy See hosted a symposium on Monday, June 25 on “Defending International Religious Freedom: Partnership and Action” at the Pontifical…