Ambassador Callista L. Gingrich

It has been just over two weeks since Russia’s invasion of Ukraine, but already, Europe is faced with an unprecedented refugee crisis.

Like President Reagan and Pope John Paul II, the United States, our allies, and partners must remain committed to freedom and stand in support of the Ukrainian people.

America’s Olympians are not defined by their difficulties and challenges, but by their life experiences and unwavering determination to succeed.

The spectacle of the 2022 Winter Olympics being held in Beijing creates a moral and emotional dilemma for us all. It is tragic that the Olympic Committee would put athletes at risk, reduce the honor of the Olympic games and provide cover for a ruthless dictatorship.

The situation in Ukraine for its citizens and religious believers remains dire. Ukrainian citizens must be afforded the fundamental right to worship freely and in accordance with their conscience.

Religious freedom must continue to be protected at home and abroad.

Mental health struggles, substance abuse, and domestic violence have intensified since 2020 as a result of the COVID-19 pandemic. It is not enough to defeat the pandemic, we must also heal the damage it has done to our friends, families, and communities.