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
Catholic Bible in a year podcast with Father Mike Schmitz tops the charts
Jan 8, 2021 / 17:02 pmA Catholic podcast featuring a priest reading and analyzing the Bible has been at the top of the Apple Podcast charts since Jan. 2, ahead of secular podcasts produced by such organizations as The New York Times, NBC News, and NPR.
Lawyer urges clemency for federal death row inmate
Jan 8, 2021 / 05:22 amA woman convicted of murdering a woman and stealing her unborn child should be granted clemency ahead of her scheduled execution on Jan. 12, her lawyer told CNA.
North Dakota concludes investigation of clerical sex abuse
Jan 5, 2021 / 18:19 pmAn 18-month-long investigation into child sexual abuse in North Dakota’s two dioceses has concluded, the state’s attorney general announced Monday.
‘Amen’ is not gendered, and ‘A-woman’ is nonsense, Hebrew scholar says
Jan 4, 2021 / 17:21 pmThe word “amen” is not a gendered word and the term “a-women” is entirely made up, a professor of theology who specializes in Hebrew told CNA, after a prayer in the U.S. Congress used the fake word.
Michigan bishops welcome court decision favoring funds for private schools
Dec 31, 2020 / 14:15 pmThe Michigan Catholic Conference is pleased with a recent state Supreme Court decision that requires a lower court to review the constitutionality of a state program which reimburses non-public schools for the costs that the schools incur to comply with health and safety mandates.
Cardinal Pell says year in jail was a time of ‘grace and gift’
Dec 18, 2020 / 14:00 pmCardinal George Pell discussed the surprises, difficulties, and “gift” of everyday life in jail during a press conference this week to mark the publication of the first installment of his prison diaries.
US cabinet departments adopt rule protecting organizations' religious freedom rights
Dec 14, 2020 / 15:55 pmNine federal agencies announced Monday a new rule aimed at protecting the First Amendment rights of religiously-affiliated organizations.
Vatican asks Instagram to investigate “Like” by Pope Francis' account
Nov 20, 2020 / 16:00 pmThe Vatican denies that anyone from their office “liked” a racy photograph while logged in to Pope Francis’ Instagram account, and has requested that Instagram open an investigation into how or why such a “like” appears to have happened.
NYC Catholic schools in session while pandemic closes public schools
Nov 19, 2020 / 16:00 pmCatholic schools in New York City will remain open for in-person learning on a school-by-school basis even as the city’s public schools have closed amid a new wave of the coronavirus pandemic.
Bishops note Eucharistic hunger, lay and clerical sacrifices, amid coronavirus pandemic
Nov 17, 2020 / 20:00 pmBishops on Tuesday discussed pastoral strategies and the movement of the Holy Spirit during the coronavirus pandemic, noting the great desire for the sacraments on the part of many Catholics. Bishops lauded sacrifices made by priests and laity in service to the Church during the coronavirus pandemic.
Vatican investigating racy Instagram 'like' by papal account
Nov 17, 2020 / 18:00 pmThe Vatican is investigating usage of the papal Instagram account after Pope Francis’ official page liked a racy picture of a scantily-clad model.
Religious freedom becoming 'second tier right' warns Supreme Court Justice
Nov 13, 2020 / 11:30 amSupreme Court Justice Samuel Alito has spoken of his concern that religious liberty is under threat in the United States. The justice spoke out on Thursday about a range of issues which, he said, were challenging basic legal freedoms in the country.
Maine diocese frozen out of COVID restrictions discussion
Nov 12, 2020 / 15:00 pmThe Diocese of Portland, Maine, has expressed frustration at being excluded from conversations with the state governor over safe reopening practices during the coronavirus pandemic after church capacity was again reduced to 50 people.
Supreme Court delays decision on Mississippi abortion law, again
Nov 10, 2020 / 18:00 pmPro-life advocates are hopeful the Supreme Court will review an abortion law in Mississippi, even though the court once again delayed its decision on whether to hear the case.
McCarrick Report: When one mother had to speak up
Nov 10, 2020 / 11:25 amIn the early 1970s, a New York family met a priest. He came to dinner, he came to birthday parties. The family was deeply religious, the priest’s attention meant a lot. He called the boys his nephews.
Patience and the priesthood: A vocation 50 years in the making
Nov 5, 2020 / 12:00 pmOn average, diocesan priests take about six years to complete seminary formation. For Dominican priests, it is seven. Jesuits study for over a decade. David Pinto, however, has them all beat.
Democrats for Life following Congressional and state races
Nov 3, 2020 / 16:00 pmWhile the Democratic platform includes support for taxpayer-funded abortion, on demand, throughout a pregnancy, several candidates at the local, state, and national level have bucked the party line to stand for life while standing for election.
American Catholics recall 'incredible joy' at beatification of Fr. Michael McGivney
Nov 3, 2020 / 04:00 amThe beatification of Blessed Michael McGivney was a much smaller affair than many had hoped. But despite the pandemic, people still came from across the country and across the world to honor the founder of the Knights of Columbus.
Fr. Michael McGivney, ‘holy priest’ and Knights of Columbus founder, beatified
Oct 31, 2020 / 11:30 amFr. Michael McGivney, founder of the Knights of Columbus, was beatified October 31, at the Cathedral of St. Joseph in Hartford, Connecticut. He will now be known as “Blessed Michael McGivney” and his feast day will be observed August 13 in the Archdiocese of Hartford.
Ahead of beatification, priests reflect on McGivney's priesthood, and the miracle he prayed for
Oct 30, 2020 / 20:50 pmA prayer vigil for priests on the eve of the beatification of Ven. Michael McGivney took place Friday, October 30, at St. Mary's Church in New Haven, the parish where McGivney served as a priest and founded the Knights of Columbus in 1882.