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
Catholic group decries Oklahoma execution, during which inmate vomited
Oct 29, 2021 / 17:09 pmA Catholic organization is calling on Oklahoma to stop executing prisoners following yet another botched execution Thursday afternoon.
Paid leave program removed from social spending package
Oct 28, 2021 / 13:02 pmA provision creating a national paid leave program will not be included in the social spending package being crafted by Congress, after weeks of negotiations on the potential length of the leave.
Canada's bishops hope papal visit will aid 'reconciliation and healing'
Oct 27, 2021 / 21:11 pmCatholic, secular, and tribal leaders throughout Canada reacted with mixed emotions to the news that Pope Francis would likely be making a papal visit to Canada in the future.
March for Life announces 2022 theme of 'equality'
Oct 27, 2021 / 12:18 pmThe theme for the upcoming March for Life will be “Equality Begins in the Womb,” event organizers announced at a press conference on Oct. 27.
Orthodox leader discusses religious freedom, climate change with Biden
Oct 26, 2021 / 13:40 pmEcumenical Patriarch Bartholomew I discussed religious freedom and climate change with U.S. leaders on Monday in Washington, D.C., and announced an interfaith initiative to encourage vaccination against COVID-19.
Canadian diocese requires COVID-19 vaccination to attend Mass
Oct 26, 2021 / 11:10 amA Catholic diocese in Canada will be requiring proof of vaccination and identity verification for anyone 12 or older to attend Mass or other events held at parishes.
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US bishops warn against ‘extreme’ abortion provisions in budget bills
Oct 25, 2021 / 15:02 pmSpending bills introduced last week in the U.S. Senate would force employers and insurers to cover and pay for abortion, and do not include longtime protections for conscience rights, the U.S. bishops’ conference warned on Friday.
Alta Fixsler dies in hospice
Oct 23, 2021 / 13:36 pmAlta Fixsler, the two-year-old British girl whose parents fought to keep on life support, died October 18 after her life support was withdrawn.
Oklahoma City archbishop issues call to prayer for end to abortion, death penalty
Oct 23, 2021 / 12:11 pmArchbishop Paul Coakley of Oklahoma City has issued a call to prayer for the abolition of the death penalty and for the end to abortion in Oklahoma.
Catholics pray after Alabama executes death row inmate
Oct 22, 2021 / 17:01 pmAlabama executed inmate Willie B. Smith III on Thursday evening, Oct. 20, marking the first execution in the state since the start of the COVID-19 pandemic. Smith received a lethal injection of and was pronounced dead at 9:47 p.m.
Christians pray, fast for release of missionaries kidnapped in Haiti
Oct 22, 2021 / 16:01 pmThe ringleader behind the kidnappings of 17 missionaries in Haiti has threatened to kill the hostages unless he received his demands, in a video posted online on Thursday. Meanwhile, the group that organized the mission trip has called for prayer and fasting for the missionaries’ safe release.
Bishops of Lake Charles, Raleigh issue statements on Latin Mass
Oct 21, 2021 / 18:01 pmThree months after the release of Traditionis custodes, Pope Francis’ restrictions on traditional liturgies, U.S. bishops are continuing to implement the apostolic letter within their respective dioceses.
Two priests in Lincoln diocese reassigned with restrictions, following review of alleged misconduct
Oct 20, 2021 / 16:09 pmTwo priests in the Diocese of Lincoln are being reassigned to ministry with restrictions, following diocesan review of accusations of sexual misconduct. Neither priest was reportedly charged with a crime.
After Catholic football coach was fired for refusing COVID-19 vaccine, lawyer alleges anti-religious animus
Oct 20, 2021 / 15:00 pmThe former Washington State University football coach, a Catholic, intends to sue the school after he was refused a religious accommodation to the state’s COVID-19 vaccine mandate and was subsequently fired for not getting vaccinated.
Christian aid group requests prayers for kidnapped missionaries in Haiti
Oct 19, 2021 / 17:01 pmThe gang responsible for the kidnapping of 17 missionaries in Haiti is demanding a $17 million ransom for their safe release, as the organization behind their trip is requesting prayers for their safety.
Federal judge rules Baltimore cannot block Church Militant rally
Oct 15, 2021 / 15:10 pmA federal judge ruled on Tuesday that Baltimore city officials cannot block the parent company of the website Church Militant from holding a rally during a meeting of the U.S. bishops in November.
San Francisco archbishop clarifies Pelosi's papal visit not an endorsement of her abortion views
Oct 14, 2021 / 10:05 amHouse Speaker Nancy Pelosi’s recent meeting with Pope Francis does not signal a papal endorsement of her views on abortion, the archbishop of San Francisco said in a television interview on Oct. 13.
Biden administration pushes death sentence for Boston bomber at Supreme Court
Oct 13, 2021 / 16:03 pmThe Supreme Court heard arguments on Wednesday, Oct. 13 concerning whether or not to reinstate a federal death sentence for Boston Marathon bomber Dzhokhar Tsarnaev.
Why women didn’t need Roe to get ahead: An interview with the head of Secular Pro-Life
Oct 12, 2021 / 16:15 pmThis December, the U.S. Supreme Court is set to hear arguments in the abortion case Dobbs v. Jackson Women’s Health Organization. Many legal experts say it presents the most momentous test yet of Roe v. Wade, the 1973 decision that legalized abortion nationwide. At issue is the constitutionality of Mississippi’s 2018 law banning most abortions after the 15th week of pregnancy.
Cordileone prayer update: 10,688 roses and counting for Nancy Pelosi
Oct 12, 2021 / 11:50 amMore than 10,000 people have committed to pray the rosary and to fast on Fridays for the ideological conversion of House Speaker Nancy Pelosi (D-CA) on the subject of abortion, the Benedict XVI Institute announced Oct. 12.