Christine Rousselle
Christine Rousselle is a former DC Correspondent for Catholic News Agency. Prior to working at CNA, she was the managing web editor of Townhall.com; she has a BA in political science from Providence College.
Articles by Christine Rousselle
World Health Organization grants Holy See permanent observer status
Jun 1, 2021 / 07:30 amAs a permanent observer, the Holy See will be able to participate in debates at the World Health Organization.
Four killed as Myanmar army artillery shell hits Catholic church
May 25, 2021 / 09:00 amVatican News reported that all those killed and injured were Catholics.
Pope Francis prays for 5-year-old survivor and 14 people killed in cable car accident
May 25, 2021 / 05:10 amA cable car ascending the Mottarone mountain fell about 65 feet to the ground.
Jerusalem patriarch calls for peace, cooperation in Holy Land
May 24, 2021 / 09:46 amThe Patriarch of Jerusalem urged peace, mutual understanding, and cooperation among religious groups in his homily on Saturday, underscoring the unique character of the city of Jerusalem and the importance of maintaining peace.
Pope Francis prays that the Dominicans' jubilee year will ‘usher in a new springtime of the Gospel’
May 24, 2021 / 07:00 amPope Francis praised the Dominican charisms of preaching and missionary discipleship in a letter marking the 800th anniversary of the death of the order’s founder, St. Dominic Guzman.
Pope Francis to homeless advocates: Be witnesses of God’s mercy and goodness
May 21, 2021 / 08:30 amThe pope congratulated the Lazarus Association on 10 years of serving the homeless.
Pope Francis calls for global prayer for peace in the Holy Land
May 21, 2021 / 07:30 amThe pope was addressing ambassadors newly accredited to the Holy See.
Catholics make last-minute appeal of execution in Texas
May 19, 2021 / 15:15 pmCatholics are asking the governor of Texas to halt an execution scheduled for Wednesday evening.
New lawsuit alleges child sex abuse by former Newark archbishop
May 19, 2021 / 15:00 pmA new lawsuit alleges that the late archbishop of Newark groomed and molested a five year-old girl during his tenure as archbishop.
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Biden will not address Notre Dame commencement, was invited by the university
May 11, 2021 / 16:00 pmPresident Joe Biden will not be delivering the commencement address at the University of Notre Dame this year - although he was invited by the university to do so.
‘We are alarmed’: Catholic aid groups respond to India’s COVID crisis
May 5, 2021 / 16:00 pmCatholic aid groups are mobilizing relief efforts in India, as the country is gripped by a worsening outbreak of the coronavirus.
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Ave Maria law school announces new dean
May 5, 2021 / 07:00 amThe Ave Maria School of Law announced its new dean on Tuesday, who will take over the position on June 1.
USCCB applauds Biden for raising limit on refugee admissions
May 4, 2021 / 11:30 amThe U.S. Conference of Catholic Bishops on Tuesday praised the Biden Administration for its decision to raise the refugee ceiling.
Vermont diocese says immigration delays forcing the departure of four priests
May 4, 2021 / 11:00 amThe Diocese of Burlington, Vermont, says that four immigrant priests will be forced to return to their home countries for 12 months, due to visa renewal delays.
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Catholic sister: Pro-lifers must be ‘battle ready’ to defend the family
May 3, 2021 / 14:00 pmCatholics must be “battle ready” to defend the family and their faith, said Sister Deirdre Byrne, POSC, at an international pro-life conference on April 30.
Cincinnati archdiocese to hold 300-mile Marian pilgrimage for bicentennial
Apr 30, 2021 / 10:00 amThe Archdiocese of Cincinnati will mark its bicentennial with a walking Marian pilgrimage, helping the faithful prepare for the re-consecration to Jesus through Mary.
Several US states consider bills regulating abortion
Apr 22, 2021 / 20:01 pmNumerous states of the US have been considering bills regulating abortion in recent weeks.
Ethicists urge caution after creation of monkey embryos containing human cells
Apr 19, 2021 / 16:03 pmCatholic scientists and ethicists have warned of the potential for a slippery slope in response to reports that scientists had successfully created a “chimeric embryo” that was part macaque monkey and part human.
White House says it will increase refugee cap in May
Apr 16, 2021 / 16:00 pmPresident Joe Biden will increase the refugee admissions limit by May 15 - after reports that he would keep the refugee cap at its record-low level for this fiscal year.
‘Refugee resettlement has effectively been halted’: Catholics implore Biden to accept more refugees
Apr 15, 2021 / 13:00 pmCatholic organizations expressed dismay that the United States this year could admit the lowest number of refugees in decades.