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
Covington Catholic student sues Washington Post over Nathan Phillips story
Feb 21, 2019 / 10:39 amAttorneys for Covington Catholic High School student Nicholas Sandmann announced they filed a $250 million dollar lawsuit against the Washington Post after the newspaper reported that Sandmann harassed a Native American man following the March for Life.
Emergency declaration raises new questions about Texas border chapel
Feb 18, 2019 / 13:00 pmPresident Donald Trump’s declaration of a national emergency on the southern border has again raised the possibility of a barrier being constructed through La Lomita Historical Park, blocking access to an historic chapel on the site.
Texas chapel fenced off from border wall funding
Feb 14, 2019 / 12:00 pmThe Consolidated Appropriations Act would provide $1.3 billion in funding for the construction of barriers along the U.S.-Mexico border but contains a list of five specific places where these funds cannot be used to build a wall, the third of which is the site of La Lomita Chapel.
McCarrick labeled 'permanently removed from ministry' in list of accused clergy
Feb 13, 2019 / 15:00 pmThe Archdiocese of Newark released a list of names of credibly accused clergy on Wednesday, including disgraced former archbishop of the diocese Theodore McCarrick. The archdiocese listed McCarrick as “permanently removed from ministry,” although a final verdict is still pending in his canonical process.
Vermont pushes new law as survey confirms late-term abortion opposition
Feb 13, 2019 / 14:00 pmA new poll, released Tuesday, reports that most Americans, including those identifying as pro-choice, are opposed to the late-term abortions. The poll comes amid attempts in several states to expand access to the practice, including at full term and during labor.
New Jersey dioceses launch fund for abuse survivors
Feb 12, 2019 / 17:00 pmThe five Roman Catholic dioceses of New Jersey announced on Monday the creation of the Independent Victim Compensation Program (IVCP) for survivors of sexual abuse as minors by clerics in the state. The program will not handle claims of sexual abuse involving adults, including seminarians.
Assisted suicide bill advances in New Jersey
Feb 11, 2019 / 16:00 pmNew Jersey may become the next state to approve of physician-assisted suicide after the president of the state’s Senate replaced two members of a committee who had previously voted against a bill that would have legalized it in the state.
First official Virginia March for Life to be held in April
Feb 8, 2019 / 15:00 pmThe Virginia March for Life is being organized by a partnership between The Family Foundation, Virginia Catholic Conference, the Virginia Society for Human Life, and the national March for Life.
Supreme Court blocks law regulating Louisiana abortion doctors
Feb 7, 2019 / 21:03 pmThe Supreme Court has blocked from taking effect a Louisiana law requiring abortion doctors to hold admitting privileges at hospitals nearby to abortion clinics. The court issued a stay on Thursday evening.
Judge rules for government in border chapel case
Feb 7, 2019 / 13:00 pmThe federal government is free to survey the land around a historic chapel in the Diocese of Brownsville, TX, a judge has ruled. The diocese has opposed the plan, which could lead to the construction of a portion of a border barrier between the United States and Mexico.
Archbishop cautions against US withdrawal from missile treaty
Feb 5, 2019 / 17:00 pmArchbishop Timothy Broglio, chairman of the U.S. bishops’ conference international justice and peace committee, has expressed his unease at the United State’s decision to withdraw from a Reagan-era nuclear arms treaty.
Medical care for abortion survivors blocked by Senate Democrat
Feb 4, 2019 / 17:26 pmSenate Democrats rejected on Monday an effort to ensure that babies who survive abortion attempts receive medical care.
Sen. Sasse: Virginia Gov. Northam is 'a creep' with 'no regard for human dignity'
Feb 1, 2019 / 23:00 pmSen. Ben Sasse (R-NE) told CNA that he thinks that embattled Virginia Gov. Ralph Northam (D), should step down from office or face a bipartisan-led recall campaign.
Sen. Ben Sasse seeks to fast-track bill to protect abortion survivors
Jan 31, 2019 / 17:12 pmU.S. Senator Ben Sasse (R-NE) has announced that he will introduce the Born-Alive Abortion Survivors Protection Act to the Senate on Monday, and is calling for a voice vote to pass the measure.
Virginia bishops ‘distraught’ at abortion bill, governor’s comments
Jan 31, 2019 / 14:45 pmBishop Michael Burbidge of the Diocese of Arlington and Bishop Barry C. Knestout of the Diocese of Richmond issued statements Thursday condemning a proposed abortion bill in the Virginia legislature and comments made by the state’s governor.
Georgetown Law helps Texas diocese fight border wall
Jan 29, 2019 / 13:15 pmThe Diocese of Brownsville, Texas, is due in court next week to contest a claim of eminent domain by the United States government.
New state-level laws show time is running out for Roe, pro-lifers say
Jan 28, 2019 / 16:00 pmSeveral states, including New York, New Mexico, Rhode Island, and Massachusetts, have either passed new laws expanding abortion access or are moving towards removing old laws from the statute books that would criminalize or limit abortion in the event of a change at the federal level.
Covington bishop apologizes to Covington Catholic students
Jan 25, 2019 / 15:54 pmBishop Roger Foys of Covington issued an apology Friday for a Jan. 19 diocesan statement that condemned the actions of some Covington Catholic High School students, following a widely publicized incident after last week’s March for Life in Washington, DC.
What does ‘for the life and health of the mother’ mean in abortion law?
Jan 25, 2019 / 14:00 pmNew York’s newly-signed abortion law permits abortion for any reason up until the 24th week of a pregnancy, and then afterwards in cases to protect the “life and health” of the mother, but what does this mean?
Meet the kids who traveled 24 hours on a bus to stand up for the unborn
Jan 23, 2019 / 03:01 amThe Diocese of Lincoln sent more than 200 young people to Washington, D.C., to stand up for the unborn, and they believe they are part of a growing trend of pro-life sentiment.