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
Seven coronavirus fatalities at Michigan convent
May 5, 2020 / 14:00 pmDuring the month of April, 11 Felician Sisters of Livonia, Michigan died, including two who died on Easter Sunday. A spokesperson from the order told CNA that seven of the deceased sisters had COVID-19, and tests are pending for several others.
USCCB: Ask why coronavirus is 'devastating' black communities
May 4, 2020 / 15:00 pmThe bishops of the United States are calling for an examination of why the COVID-19 pandemic has disproportionately impacted African-American communities.
Indiana 'hopeful' Supreme Court will hear case on defunding abortion clinics
May 4, 2020 / 10:00 amThe state of Indiana is hopeful the Supreme Court will hear their case on whether the state can block Planned Parenthood and other abortion providers from receiving Medicaid funding.
Contagious prayer: Map app tracks viral rosaries during COVID-19
May 4, 2020 / 08:30 amThree friends created an app to track people praying the rosary during the coronavirus pandemic. In less than a week, The Map of Hope has already charted more than 4,800 prayer intentions, spanning all 50 states.
'We entrust to her all our fears': US Bishops reconsecrate country to Mary
May 1, 2020 / 13:00 pmDioceses across the United States and Canada joined together on May 1 to re-consecrate themselves to the Blessed Virgin Mary in an act of united prayer for delivery from the coronavirus pandemic.
Protect vital migrant and farm workers during coronavirus, bishops say
Apr 28, 2020 / 15:47 pmThe bishops of the United States have called for increased protections and support for farm workers during the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic.
Virginia church sues governor over stay-at-home order
Apr 27, 2020 / 16:00 pmA small Virginia church has filed a lawsuit against the governor, after a pastor was cited for hosting a service with 16 people. Lawyers for the pastor say the church serves poor people, many of whom live without internet, and that the state’s Stay at Home Order disproportionately impacts the poor, and churches that serve them.
'This is exactly what we want to be doing': A friar's life in Brooklyn during coronavirus
Apr 25, 2020 / 11:00 amFr. Brendan Buckley, OFM. Cap., had never heard of the Zoom before this past March and the onset of the coronavirus pandemic. After his home in the Diocese of Brooklyn became a center of COVID-19 illness in the United States, he learned.
Dutch cardinal says euthanasia ruling will not bring clarity
Apr 23, 2020 / 15:00 pmA Dutch cardinal said that a recent supreme court ruling permitting the euthanizing of dementia patients creates confusion and raises questions about consent.
New York bishops welcome rollback of state's DNR order
Apr 22, 2020 / 13:30 pmThe New York State Catholic Conference expressed relief Wednesday, April 22, after the state health department rescinded a statewide do-not-resuscitate order for all patients found without a pulse.
Dutch Supreme Court rules doctors can euthanize dementia patients
Apr 22, 2020 / 12:30 pmThe Supreme Court of the Netherlands ruled on Tuesday that doctors may euthanize patients with severe dementia, provided that the patient had expressed a desire to be euthanized while still legally capable of doing so.
Catholic University provost named to National Science Board
Apr 21, 2020 / 15:00 pmDr. Aaron Dominguez, provost of The Catholic University of America and a physics professor, was appointed Monday by President #DonaldTrump to the National Science Board for a six-year term.
Capitol Hill parish takes adoration to the streets for Divine Mercy Sunday
Apr 20, 2020 / 14:10 pmAs many Catholics marked Divine Mercy Sunday at home, one parish in Washington, D.C., found a way to bring the Lord to people.
Governor 'wasn't thinking of the Bill of Rights' when banning religious meetings
Apr 16, 2020 / 12:00 pmThe governor of New Jersey said on Wednesday that he had not considered the Bill of Rights when issuing an order banning religious gatherings as part of the state’s response to the COVID-19 pandemic.
Catholic Relief Services leans on experience to fight coronavirus pandemic
Apr 15, 2020 / 12:00 pmAs aid agencies struggle to contain the coronavirus pandemic in parts of the developing world, Catholic Relief Services said it is relying on past experience in handling mass outbreaks of disease as it manages its own response to
Bishops pray for victims of Easter storms
Apr 14, 2020 / 08:31 amThe bishops of the United States have offered their prayers in solidarity with victims after 30 people were killed by severe weather across the southern U.S. over the Easter holiday.
'The Eucharist is only in this Church'- How one 2019 convert found, and embraced, the Catholic Church
Apr 11, 2020 / 15:00 pmElise Amez-Droz’s journey to the Catholic Church began in a place well known for religious fervor, but not exactly known for Catholicism: Salt Lake City, Utah.
Pray-At-Home: How two women were confirmed hours before NYC shut down
Apr 8, 2020 / 03:00 amHow two women were confirmed as the coronavirus pandemic took hold in New York City.
Arlington diocese offers virtual pilgrimage for Holy Thursday
Apr 7, 2020 / 13:00 pmWith churches closed and strict social distancing in force in many places, the Diocese of Arlington has created a virtual pilgrimage to help Catholics keep a traditional Holy Thursday devotion during the coronavirus pandemic.
Spatula baseball: L’Arche ‘leans into creativity’ during lockdown
Apr 2, 2020 / 14:00 pmFaced with quarantines and stay-at-home orders, the four houses of L’Arche Greater Washington, D.C. (GWDC) were forced to adjust to a whole host of changes to keep the members of the community safe.