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
Prolife Democrat laments ‘homogenization’ within parties
Sep 28, 2018 / 14:30 pmRep. Dan Lipinski (D-IL), one of the few prolife members of the Deomcratic Party with a seat in Congress, has spoken about his commitment to life issues and his concern at the increasing divide between the two major parties.
Archbishop McCarrick to lead life of prayer, penance at Kansas friary
Sep 28, 2018 / 09:01 amArchbishop Theodore McCarrick has begun his life of prayer and penance at St. Fidelis Capuchin Friary in Victoria, Kansas, according to statements from the Diocese of Salina and the Archdiocese of Washington.
Governors’ elections pose moral dilemma for Catholic voters
Sep 27, 2018 / 12:00 pmCatholics living in a state where both of the major party’s gubernatorial candidates oppose key Church teachings have a difficult choices to make on Election Day, a theologian told CNA.
Millennials staying married at a higher rate
Sep 26, 2018 / 15:30 pmPhilip Cohen, a sociology professor at the University of Maryland, released an analysis Sept. 15 which drew on census data to show that the divorce rate in the United States had dropped by 18 percent between the years 2008 and 2016.
Government cancels controversial FDA contract for aborted remains
Sep 25, 2018 / 13:45 pmThe Department of Health and Human Services has announced the termination of a contract between the Food and Drug Administration and Advanced Bioscience Resources, Inc. The news comes after members of Congress and pro-life advocates expressed concern about the research goals of the experiment.
Two pilgrims trek 30 miles to Encuentro to raise awareness of immigration issues
Sep 23, 2018 / 10:28 amMost of the delegates attending the National V Encuentro conference arrived by plane, or by car if they lived locally enough.
When the Church finds itself in times of trouble, imitate Mary, bishop says
Sep 22, 2018 / 16:34 pmBishop Gustavo Garcia-Siller of the Archdiocese of San Antonio, said that the Catholic Church is currently in a “very dark moment” in its history, and that Catholics should look to the example of Mary in reacting to the abuse crisis.
Bishop Cantu to Encuentro Catholics: Don't become spiritual tumbleweeds
Sep 22, 2018 / 10:39 amThe Hispanic community in the United States produces many fruits, but must be careful to water the roots, Bishop Oscar Cantú of Las Cruces, New Mexico, warned the crowd at V Encuentro.
How the Diocese of Brownsville ensures detained children receive sacraments
Sep 21, 2018 / 20:22 pmMost, if not every, diocese in the United States has some sort of prison ministry. Most do not have a detention center ministry to tend to the spiritual needs of minors detained by the the U.S. Border Patrol.
UK politicians call for action against sex-selective abortion
Sep 18, 2018 / 13:30 pmBritish politicians have called for a review of the availibilty of early sex detection tests for pregnant women. The proposal was made by Labour Members of Parliament and prompted by concerns that the tests are leading to sex-selective abortions.
Judge rules lawsuit against faith-based adoption agencies can continue
Sep 17, 2018 / 15:15 pmFederal Judge Paul D. Borman of the Eastern District Court of Michigan denied a motion to dismiss the case Dumont v. Lyon, which challenges state funding for religious agencies which will not work with same-sex couples.
Kavanaugh says misconduct allegation is 'completely false'
Sep 17, 2018 / 09:45 amSupreme Court nominee Brett Kavanaugh has denied allegations made against him by Christine Blasey Ford. Ford authored a letter accusing Kavanaugh of sexual misconduct when the two of them were in high school.
Planned Parenthood announces new president, pro-life advocates react
Sep 13, 2018 / 10:00 amDr. Leana Wen, a former Baltimore City Commissioner of Health, is the new president of Planned Parenthood. The abortion provider announced Wen’s appointment on Sept. 12. She replaces Dr. Cecile Richards, who was appointed to the role in 2006.
New Catholic group aims to form next generation of women leaders
Sep 12, 2018 / 14:00 pmThe GIVEN Institute hopes to shape a new generation of Catholic leaders through a program of faith formation, mentoring, and leadership for young women.
Senate Judiciary Committee wraps up Kavanaugh hearing
Sep 7, 2018 / 16:01 pmAfter four days of hearings before the Senate Judiciary Committee, Judge Brett Kavanaugh has progressed closer towards eventual confirmation to the Supreme Court. The hearings, which began Sept. 4, included several disruptions by protestors, seemingly political lines of questioning by senators, and even a cameo appearance by the youth basketball team he coaches.
Protests as US Supreme Court nominee Kavanaugh hearings begin
Sep 4, 2018 / 15:29 pmSenate confirmation hearings for Judge Brett Kavanaugh began Tuesday. Before Kavanaugh could utter a word, Senate Democrats repeatedly interrupted the proceedings and attempted to delay the hearing, and multiple protestors were escorted from the room.
Irish Traveller community keeps faith despite hardships
Aug 27, 2018 / 11:24 amDespite generations of poverty and prejudice from both the government and ordinary Irish citizens, the faith of the itinerant Irish Traveller community today is strong, say local Catholic leaders.
Updated: Pope meets with survivors of Irish mother and baby homes
Aug 26, 2018 / 12:29 pmIn lieu of a traditional penitential act during Sunday’s Papal Mass at Phoenix Park, Pope Francis issued an apology to those who had been abused by members of the clergy and nuns, particularly those in the country’s mother and baby homes.
What is the Knock Shrine that Pope Francis will visit in Ireland?
Aug 25, 2018 / 16:34 pmOn Sunday, August 26, Pope Francis will become the second pontiff to visit the Knock Shrine. During his visit, the pope will visit the Apparition Chapel and pray the Angelus before returning to Dublin.
Write ‘zero-tolerance’ into canon law says abuse survivor
Aug 24, 2018 / 10:30 amCanon law should be re-written to institute a global zero-tolerance policy against priests who commit sexual abuse, a clerical abuse survivor told attendees at the World Meeting of Families.