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
Trump signs law to aid Christians in Iraq, Syria
Dec 11, 2018 / 16:01 pmPresident Donald Trump signed into law Tuesday the Iraq and Syria Genocide Relief and Accountability Act, which seeks to ensure US aid reaches Christian and Yazidi genocide victims.
US Supreme Court won't hear case of states defunding Planned Parenthood
Dec 10, 2018 / 14:07 pmThe US Supreme Court will not hear an appeal from states which were seeking to terminate Medicaid contracts with Planned Parenthood, meaning that these contracts will remain.
Trump announces picks for new AG and UN Ambassador
Dec 7, 2018 / 15:00 pmPresident Donald Trump announced Friday his nominations for the positions of U.S. Attorney General and Ambassador to the United Nations.
At USCCB conference, advocate explains immigrant recruitment fraud
Dec 6, 2018 / 19:00 pmAn immigrant rights group hopes the Maryland legislature will protect migrant workers in the state from labor trafficking and fraud by banning recruitment fees, licensing recruiters for jobs, and prohibiting discrimination in recruitment.
'Holding the line' Pro-lifers look ahead to new Congressional session
Dec 4, 2018 / 17:00 pmPro-life legislators and organizations remain optimistic about ongoing efforts to ban abortion in the United States, despite an incoming House of Representatives, led by a Democratic majority committed to the practice.
US Congress passes bill to relieve Christians, Yazidis in Iraq and Syria
Nov 28, 2018 / 17:01 pmThe US House of Representatives passed Tuesday H.R. 390, a bill titled “Iraq and Syria Genocide Relief and Accountability Act,” which seeks to assist with the rebuilding of the Christian and Yazidi communities in Iraq and Syria.
Vatican approves second miracle for Blessed John Henry Newman
Nov 28, 2018 / 12:47 pmA second miracle attributed to Blessed John Henry Newman has reportedly been approved by the Vatican, fueling expectation that his canonization could occur as early as next year.
Catholics in Tennessee, Virginia pray as their bishops face surgery
Nov 27, 2018 / 14:00 pmBishop Michael Burbidge of Arlington, VA, is recovering after a scheduled surgery for prostate cancer on Nov. 27. Bishop Richard Stika of Knoxville announced in a press release Monday that he will be undergoing a heart catheterization procedure “sometime in December” that will require him to spend at least one night in the hospital.
U.S. Catholics respond to use of tear gas at the border
Nov 27, 2018 / 12:00 pmCatholic groups have reacted to the use of tear gas at the U.S. - Mexico border Sunday, calling the situation “sad,” and expressing concern about the instability of the situation at the border.
Bishop Morlino of Madison dies at age 71
Nov 25, 2018 / 08:23 amBishop Robert C. Morlino of Madison died the evening of Saturday, Nov. 24, at St. Mary Hospital in Madison, Wisconsin, the diocese has announced. He was 71.
'13 Reasons Why' could influence suicidal teens, says study
Nov 23, 2018 / 04:00 amA new study from the University of Michigan warns that the popular--and controversial--Netflix show “13 Reasons Why” could influence teens who are considering suicide.
Embryonic IQ tests could ‘screen’ for less intelligent children, firm says
Nov 22, 2018 / 08:30 amA company claims to have developed a new test that will permit parents to test and screen embryos for intelligence during the process of in vitro fertilization. The development could lead to increased commodification of human life, a Catholic University of America professor has said.
Winona-Rochester diocese to file for bankruptcy amid abuse lawsuits
Nov 20, 2018 / 15:53 pmThe Diocese of Winona-Rochester will file for Chapter 11 bankruptcy, it was announced Sunday. Bishop John Quinn wrote a letter explaining the decision, which was distributed in bulletins throughout the diocese.
Gunman kills one at Catholic store in Missouri
Nov 20, 2018 / 14:56 pmA gunman remains on the loose after shooting a woman and sexually assaulting another at the Catholic Supply of St. Louis retail store in Ballwin, Mo. on Monday afternoon. Ballwin is a suburb of St. Louis.
New Mexico legislators want to repeal state's abortion ban
Nov 19, 2018 / 15:29 pmA group of New Mexican legislators seeks to overturn a state law that would make abortion illegal if Roe v. Wade were overturned, part of a developing trend among the handful of states with laws that criminalize abortion.
NJ dioceses to form compensation program for child victims of clerical abuse
Nov 19, 2018 / 15:16 pmThe Archdiocese of Newark announced Monday that New Jersey’s five dioceses will together form a Victim Compensation and Counseling Program in the coming year, and will release the names of all priests in the state who have been accused of sexual misconduct against minors.
Cardinal DiNardo hopeful for Church in US
Nov 14, 2018 / 17:03 pmAcknowledging that he was disappointed by the Vatican's decision to block a vote on sex abuse reform measures, Cardinal Daniel DiNardo of Galveston-Houston said Wednesday he nonetheless sees a hopeful future for the Church in the United States.
Angry, betrayed Catholics travel to Baltimore demanding answers, change
Nov 14, 2018 / 12:42 pmAs one of the testimonies progressed at the Silence Stops Now rally near the USCCB’s Fall General Assembly, Anna Ahlbin, an expectant mother of six who had traveled from Fredericksburg, Va., turned to her young children and instructed them to cover their ears.
Alleged victim of Archbishop McCarrick speaks at rally outside USCCB meeting
Nov 13, 2018 / 17:34 pmJames Grein, the man who came forward this summer alleging he was abused for 18 years by Archbishop Theodore McCarrick, appeared in public Tuesday for the first time and revealed his full name. Previously, the New York Times had identified him only as “James.”
National Review Board offers suggestions for bishops' accountability
Nov 13, 2018 / 15:05 pmSpeaking on Tuesday at the USCCB’s Fall General Assembly in Baltimore, Dr. Francesco Cesareo, chairman of the National Review Board, told those present that while efforts taken by the bishops to combat the sexual abuse crisis have been noticed, there is still much work to be done.