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
NGO releases 'Baker's Dozen' list of contributors to sexual exploitation
Feb 6, 2020 / 16:39 pmThe National Center on Sexual Exploitation has updated its annual “Dirty Dozen” ranking of mainstream companies or entities that it says are not doing enough to stop the spread of sexual exploitation.
Hungarian government urges defense of persecuted Christians
Feb 6, 2020 / 14:49 pmThe world must raise their voices and stand up for persecuted Christians, Hungarian State Secretary for the Aid of Persecuted Christians Tristan Azbej said Thursday.
Bishops applaud school choice as Pence visits Catholic school
Feb 6, 2020 / 07:00 amThe U.S. bishops’ conference praised a Trump administration plan to expand school choice Wednesday, as Vice President Mike Pence paid a visit to a Catholic school in inner-city Philadelphia.
Pro-life leaders rally behind State of the Union
Feb 5, 2020 / 11:00 amCatholic and pro-life leaders have welcomed President Donald Trump’s call for Congress to ban late-term abortion throughout the United States.
At State of the Union, what pro-life leaders hope to hear
Feb 4, 2020 / 16:06 pmAhead of President Donald Trump’s annual State of the Union address on Tuesday, Feb. 4, pro-life activists and Christian leaders say they hope the president will use his address to advocate for the right to life and to protect religious minorities.
New app aims to help young Catholics build community
Feb 1, 2020 / 08:00 amThe app, called Koin, is named after the Greek word Koinonia, which means “Christian communion.” Users will be able to join and create interest-based groups and plan events, such as hikes, socials, or trips.
Healthcare networks launch anti-human trafficking training
Jan 31, 2020 / 07:30 amA new partnership is aiming to expand training for medical professionals on how to identify and assist victims of human trafficking.
Cardinal Cupich: God 'schemes' for our salvation
Jan 25, 2020 / 22:01 pmGod is a “tricky God” who schemes for the good of humanity and salvation, Cardinal Blase Cupich of Chicago said in the homily at the Welcome Mass for the United States Conference of Catholic Bishops’ Catholic Social Ministry Gathering in Washington, DC.
At March for Life, Trump gets mixed reviews
Jan 24, 2020 / 16:45 pmOn Friday, President Donald Trump became the first U.S. president to address the March for Life in person. His appearance was greeted by pro-lifers with both excitement and hesitation.
At Mass for Life, 10,000 pilgrims pack National Shrine
Jan 23, 2020 / 22:15 pmAn estimated 10,000 pilgrims traveled from both near and far to attend Mass at the National Prayer Vigil for Life celebrated on Thursday, Jan. 23 at the Basilica of the National Shrine of the Immaculate Conception in Washington, D.C.
Virginia parish to hold holy hour against planned black mass
Jan 22, 2020 / 15:00 pmA parish in Chesapeake, Virginia will host a Holy Hour of Reparation on Saturday to spiritually combat a scheduled black mass to be held at a bar in nearby Norfolk.
Perform euthanasia or lose government funding, Canadian hospice told
Jan 22, 2020 / 11:00 amA Canadian hospice is at risk of losing its government funding over its refusal to euthanize patients who request an “assisted death.”
Opposition to death penalty growing among Republicans, activists say
Jan 21, 2020 / 18:00 pmThe number of Republican state lawmakers opposed to capital punishment is growing, a conservative group claims, as anti-death penalty activists look forward to continued momentum from the right on this issue in 2020.
Catholic parish will not host Episcopalian consecration
Jan 17, 2020 / 11:30 amThe Episcopal Diocese of Southern Virginia will no longer hold an episcopal consecration and ordination at a Catholic parish in Williamsburg, following an internet petition signed by over 3,000 people objecting to the event.
Washington DC clears out homeless camp, breaking up community
Jan 17, 2020 / 08:01 amOne former resident told CNA that he believes the dismantling was necessary, and he blames the city for letting the encampment escalate to the point of being out of control.
‘An act of charity’: Virginia bishop defends parish hosting Episcopalian consecration
Jan 15, 2020 / 15:36 pmBishop Barry Knestout of the Diocese of Richmond has issued a statement responding to concerns that a local parish church is to host an Episcopalian consecration of a female bishop.
UK Defense minister apologizes for chaplains ‘outing’ gay servicemen
Jan 14, 2020 / 16:00 pmU.K. Minister of Defense Johnny Mercer has issued an apology to lesbian, gay, and bisexual servicemembers who were reportedly outed by military chaplains.
Rubio blasts 'blatant violations of human rights' in Tibet
Jan 14, 2020 / 08:00 amThe Chinese Government have announced that, as of May 1, new policies to “strengthen ethnic unity” will go into effect in Tibet.
House excludes unborn from 'vulnerable populations' at risk from chemicals
Jan 10, 2020 / 16:00 pmHouse Democrats rejected an amendment that would have added the unborn to a list of “potentially vulnerable populations” deserving of protection from certain chemicals.
Euthanasia increases organ donations in Canada amid ethical concerns
Jan 7, 2020 / 10:00 amCanadians who choose medical suicide are being actively solicited for their organs in a practice one Member of Parliament said raises questions of freedom and coercion.