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
Virginia Catholic Conference: 'Public accountability' important in death penalty cases
Sep 24, 2019 / 13:00 pmThe Virginia Catholic Conference has spoken in support of a lawsuit demanding that the public be able to view the entirety of the execution process in capital cases.
Indiana bishop offers cemetery for burial of aborted remains
Sep 19, 2019 / 14:45 pmThe Bishop of Fort Wayne-South Bend offered Thursday the use of a Catholic cemetery to bury the more than 2,000 remains of aborted children that were discovered in the garage of a recently-deceased former abortionist, as authorities in one state close their investigation into the discovery.
Beware scammers, Cardinal Dolan warns, after online fraudster targets followers
Sep 17, 2019 / 13:00 pmCardinal Timothy Dolan issued a statement Monday clarifying that he would never use social media to privately solicit donations after an online scam used his name to solicit funds.
More than 2,000 aborted remains discovered at doctor's home
Sep 16, 2019 / 14:30 pmAn investigation has been launched by police after more than 2,000 remains of aborted children were found at the former home of late-term abortionist Dr. Ulrich “George” Klopfer in Will County, Illinois.
‘Disgraceful injustice’: Thousands protest law to force abortion on N Ireland
Sep 9, 2019 / 11:35 amTens of thousands of people took to the streets of Belfast on Saturday to protest against the impending legalization of abortion in Northern Ireland.
'Despicable,' 'repugnant,' 'extremist': Pro-life activists respond to Bernie Sanders on abortion
Sep 5, 2019 / 13:05 pmPro-life leaders have denounced Sen. Bernie Sanders statement that he would repeal the Mexico City policy and promote abortion in “poorer countries” in response to a question on population growth.
A Catholic school removed Harry Potter from the library. Should Catholics read the books?
Sep 3, 2019 / 14:05 pmA Catholic elementary school in Nashville has banned the seven books of the Harry Potter series due to concerns the books promote witchcraft and black magic. An exorcist and a Catholic author talked with CNA about the Harry Potter books and the Catholic faith.
Maine teens hike 70 miles in pilgrimage of prayer to end addiction and depression
Sep 1, 2019 / 06:00 amFor the second year in a row, 11 Maine teens embarked on a 70-mile pilgrimage to pray for their communities and to raise awareness of issues that have impacted their lives: teen addiction, depression, and suicide.
UPDATED: Facebook posts contradict Seattle archdiocese claims on parishioner’s planned suicide
Aug 28, 2019 / 10:36 amSocial media posts made by Robert Fuller suggest that he scheduled his funeral with his parish days before his suicide, and that a priest had “given his blessings” to the suicide plan.
Seattle bishops to 'review' blessing of assisted suicide advocate
Aug 27, 2019 / 15:45 pmThe Archdiocese of Seattle is facing questions after a local man received a formal Catholic blessing at Mass shortly before committing medically assisted suicide.
Musicians sign Planned Parenthood protest of pro-life laws
Aug 27, 2019 / 12:05 pmJeanne Mancini, president of the March for Life, called the signers “wildly out of touch” with the views of most Americans.
'Fertility fraud' scandals raise broader questions about IVF, ethicist says
Aug 21, 2019 / 15:00 pmLawmakers in three states have passed laws to criminalize “fertility fraud” following a series of scandals in which fertility doctors impregnated women with their own sperm without their knowledge or consent. But amid renewed discussion of the fertility industry, one ethicist told CNA that the laws do not go far enough.
'God is a tourist attraction' Anglican bishop says on cathedral carnival ride
Aug 20, 2019 / 14:00 pmA controversial amusement park ride erected in Norwich Cathedral has come down after an 11-day installation.
NYC arts program rejects Mother Cabrini for statue
Aug 19, 2019 / 14:30 pmA New York City public arts program has said it will not build a statue in honor of St. Frances Xavier Cabrini, despite the saint receiving the most nominations in a public poll.
'Overwhelmed with graces': Walking across America for life
Aug 17, 2019 / 07:00 amVictoria Bliss, a 19-year-old from Virginia, said the experience, while full of challenges, was one that strengthened her faith and inspired her to continue doing pro-life work.
Labor Department rule aims to widen religious freedom protection for employers
Aug 15, 2019 / 15:00 pmThe new policy expands a Johnson-era executive order protecting the rights of religious employers with federal government contracts to hire from within their religious group.
Archbishop Chaput: Look deeper than symptoms to solve mass violence
Aug 6, 2019 / 09:50 amGun control laws alone will not stop mass shootings effectively, Archbishop Charles Chaput of Philadelphia, said in a column written in response to the recent shootings in Gilroy, Calif., El Paso, and Dayton, Ohio.
This former abortion nurse encountered Christ through the Missionaries of Charity
Aug 6, 2019 / 08:59 amMaría Martínez Gómez is a former abortion nurse in Bilbao who used to go by the name “Amaya.” An unexpected experience in the most unexpected of places prompted Gomez to change not only her name, but also her entire outlook on life.
Maine's pro-life movement 're-vitalized' to oppose abortion, assisted suicide laws
Aug 5, 2019 / 15:01 pmA pair of petition campaigns for a people’s veto referendum vote have kicked off in Maine with the support of the state’s Catholic bishop, as residents attempt to repeal a law that legalizes taxypayer-funded abortion, and another one that legalizes assisted suicide.
Archbishop Lori defends Baltimore after Trump tweets
Jul 29, 2019 / 10:35 amArchbishop William E. Lori of Baltimore issued a statement Saturday rebutting a tweet from President Donald Trump that claimed that the city is infested with both crime and rats.