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
El Paso cathedral suffers vandalism attack
Sep 16, 2020 / 11:35 amA vandal destroyed a statue of Jesus at St. Patrick Cathedral in El Paso, Texas on Tuesday, the latest in an ongoing series of attacks on churches across the United States.
US senators join criticism of Disney for filming Mulan in Xinjiang
Sep 11, 2020 / 10:01 amAt least two U.S. Senators have joined the chorus of outrage against The Walt Disney Company after the company revealed it worked with Chinese propaganda departments in the Xinjiang autonomous region during the filming of Mulan.
Faced with universal quarantine, Benedictine College turned to Mary
Sep 11, 2020 / 02:29 amBenedictine College had a problem. After students returned to campus for the fall semester, 38 of them tested positive for COVID-19. And while none of the students who tested positive had serious symptoms or required hospitalization, Atchison County, Kansas, where Benedictine College is located, was spooked.
Catholic Mass will continue at San Diego Navy bases
Sep 9, 2020 / 09:20 amMass has returned to three Naval bases in the San Diego area after the U.S. Navy reversed a decision to end contracts with civilian priests as a cost-saving measure.
Tabernacle stolen from Canadian Catholic cathedral
Sep 8, 2020 / 14:38 pmThe Bishop of St. Catharines, Ontario is appealing for thieves to return the consecrated Host after the tabernacle was stolen from the St. Catherine of Alexandria Cathedral on Tuesday.
US military archbishop laments Navy decision to end Masses at San Diego bases
Sep 8, 2020 / 14:10 pmThe Archdiocese of the Military Services, USA is hoping the U.S. Navy will reconsider its decision to terminate its contracts with Catholic priests in the San Diego area as a cost-saving measure.
New Hampshire sued over Catholic schools tuition policy
Sep 4, 2020 / 07:40 amA New Hampshire family has filed suit against the state after a town tuition program refused to pay for their grandson’s Catholic school education. The suit claims that the terms of the program violate religious discrimination laws and go against a recent Supreme Court ruling.
Boston Catholic priest apologizes for ‘right to choose’ statements
Aug 28, 2020 / 09:30 amA Boston priest has apologized for a social media post in which he said he believes in the “right to choose” and endorsed former vice president Joe Biden. The post, made Sunday, received widespread media attention and prompted a statement from Cardinal Sean O’Malley.
Boston cardinal: Catholics have 'right' to clarity, after priest supports 'right to choose'
Aug 27, 2020 / 13:26 pmCardinal Sean O’Malley said that Catholics have “the right to expect" that priests of the archdiocese be clear and unequivocal on the Church’s teaching concerning respect and protection for life.
Boston archdiocese warns clergy, officials over political statements
Aug 27, 2020 / 11:00 amThe Archdiocese of Boston has issued a letter to priests, principals of parish schools, and the leaders of Catholic institutions affiliated with the archdiocese, warning against sharing overtly political posts on social media.
Catholic publisher to reprint music editions without Mormon image
Aug 27, 2020 / 07:10 amOregon Catholic Press will reprint two of its publications in response to criticism of the artwork chosen for the cover of both editions.
Boston priest claims Catholics can support ‘right to choose,’ archdiocese declines comment
Aug 26, 2020 / 14:00 pmIn a statement to CNA, Msgr. Paul Garrity stated that he has considered himself “Pro-Life” since he was ordained a priest in 1973, despite his support for legal protection for abortion.
Faith, life and justice issues take center stage at Republican National Convention
Aug 26, 2020 / 08:45 amFaith and social issues took center stage on night two of the Republican National Convention, as speakers said the Trump administration had worked to advance the cause of religious freedom, promoting pro-life causes, and criminal justice reform.
Catholic publisher makes second apology over Mormon cover art
Aug 25, 2020 / 15:01 pmA Catholic publishing company has apologized for its use of a Mormon angel on the cover of two Catholic publications, and is determining how best to move forward.
Mormon cover art sparks row for Catholic publisher
Aug 25, 2020 / 08:30 amOregon Catholic Press said it chose the picture by mistake, and thought it was a general image of an angel. The artist - a Catholic who abandoned the faith for Mormonism - had listed the image as of Moroni on his website.
After Netflix apologizes for ‘inappropriate’ film poster, theologian says Cuties movie is unacceptable
Aug 20, 2020 / 15:00 pmNetflix has apologized after a poster advertising an upcoming film was accused of normalizing pedophilia. But one theologian told CNA that an apology for the image is not enough, and that the film itself sexualizes children.
Austin cuts police budget, increases abortion funding
Aug 19, 2020 / 14:00 pmThe Diocese of Austin has condemned the Austin City Council’s decision to increase funding for abortion access in the city while partially defunding the city’s police department.
Infanticide ok with 90% of NICU docs and nurses in Belgian survey
Aug 19, 2020 / 11:10 amA new survey of neonatal medical professionals in the Belgian region of Flanders has found that nearly nine out of ten approve of euthanizing newborn children diagnosed with serious, non-lethal, medical conditions.
CDC report finds one in four young adults contemplate suicide
Aug 14, 2020 / 13:05 pmOver a quarter of young adults aged 18-24 have seriously contemplated suicide over the last month, a new Centers for Disease Control survey has found.
Arlington diocese launches online-only Catholic school
Aug 14, 2020 / 08:05 amThe Diocese of Arlington is launching a new virtual school for families who want a Catholic education but are worried about sending their children to in-person classes this September.