Legatus Magazine
February 15, 2010
Patrick Novecosky

Speakers ranging from Cardinal Francis George to Patricia Heaton challenged Legatus members to bring God and faith into the marketplace during the Feb. 4-6 event at the St. Regis Resort in Dana Point, Calif.

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President George W. Bush headlined a dynamic lineup of speakers at the event. In a wide-ranging talk that touched on the genesis of his political career as governor of Texas and his belief in the universality of freedom, Bush’s most moving statements came as he talked about his encounters with two popes.

"I was always amazed at the sparkle in their eyes," he told the 460 Legatus members attending the summit. "One of the most amazing experiences of my presidency was to welcome Pope Benedict to the south lawn of the White House. I was amazed at watching people’s reactions to the Holy Father. It blew me away. I’m standing next to the Holy Father looking at 13,000 people look at him. The range of emotions was unbelievable ranging from pure joy to tears. I share that with you because it’s one of the memories I’ll never forget."

Zenit
February 4, 2010
Genevieve Pollock

Catholic business executives of Legatus are gathering today to honor former President George W. Bush and Cardinal Francis George, hear Newt Gingrich's conversion story and watch his new film.

These are just some of the highlights of the Legatus annual summit in Dana Point, the group's executive director, John Hunt, explained to ZENIT. Legatus announced last month that the former U.S. president is attending the summit, which began today and will end Saturday, to receive its prestigious Cardinal John J. O'Connor Pro-Life Award.

"You could argue that he was the most pro-life president in our lifetime," Hunt affirmed.

An article in Legatus magazine cited Bush's declaration of Jan. 18, 2009, as "National Sanctity of Human Life Day," one of his last acts as president. At that time, the president affirmed that "the most basic duty of government is to protect the life of the innocent."

Bush's 2001-2009 presidency terms were marked by "pro-life policies that included opposition to embryonic stem-cell research, the appointment of two pro-life Supreme Court Justices, an executive order barring federal funds to be used for abortion-related projects abroad, and a rule protecting federally funded health employees from taking part in abortion or practices that conflict with their faith," the magazine recalled.

EWTN Radio
Vatican Insider
January 16, 2010
Joan Lewis

Newt and Callista Gingrich join Joan Lewis on Vatican Insider (EWTN) to discuss their upcoming documentary, Nine Days that Changed the World, as well as Newt’s conversion to Catholicism.

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Vatican Insider
January 9, 2010
Joan Lewis

Newt and Callista Gingrich join Joan Lewis on Vatican Insider (EWTN) to discuss their upcoming documentary, Nine Days that Changed the World, as well as Newt’s conversion to Catholicism.

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December 16, 2009
Newt.org

Newt and Callista Gingrich spoke and signed books at Barnes & Noble in McLean, Virginia on Saturday, December 12.

They talked about their documentaries, Ronald Reagan: Rendezvous with Destiny, and Rediscovering God in America II: Our Heritage. They also discussed Newt’s latest novel, To Try Men’s Souls, and their new photographic edition of Rediscovering God in America.

Pittsburgh Live
December 14, 2009
Craig Smith

Newt Gingrich was the driving force behind the 1994 "Contract with America," which propelled the Republican Party into the majority in the U.S. House for the first time in 40 years. He served as speaker of the House from 1995-99.

Gingrich has published 20 books, including "Rediscovering God in America," which has been updated to include the photography of his wife, Callista Gingrich. He is one of the Obama administration's harshest and most visible critics.

We talked Wednesday as the president prepared to attend the United Nations-led climate talks in Copenhagen on Dec. 18.

Talking Points Memo
December 6, 2009
Photo credit: Kristoffer Tripplaar/Newscom/Sipa Press

Newt and Callista Gingrich attended the Kennedy Center Honors on December 6, 2009.

The event bestowed lifetime achievement awards upon some of today’s greatest artists for their contributions in music, acting and performance.

This year’s five recipients included Bruce Springsteen, Mel Brooks, Dave Brubeck, Grace Bumbry and Robert De Niro.

Maui TV News
December 7, 2009
Jeff King

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Jeff King: “To Try Men’s Souls” is the name of the newest novel by former Speaker of the House, Newt Gingrich. The onetime third most powerful man in America was on Maui last Friday night for what has become something of a semianual tradition of new book releases and book signings. A crowd of nearly 150 crammed into Borders, not so much to hear about the new book, which is a fascinating retelling of Washington’s crossing of the Delaware, but to see if Gingrich might consider writing another document along the lines of his “Contract with America.” But Gingrich insists he’s still author “Gingrich” and not candidate “Gingrich.”

Newt Gingrich: No, I think you’re seeing more of a genuine national concern that people express everyday now, about whether it’s the economy, or terrorism, or how radical the administration is in Washington. And so, as a citizen, I think I’m responding more to that level of intensity. But I don’t think of it as being a candidate—I think of it as a citizen-leader trying to help explain where we are and what we have to do to be successful.