Katie Yoder
Former Washington, D. C., correspondent Katie Yoder covered pro-life issues, the U.S. Catholic bishops, public policy, and Congress for Catholic News Agency. She previously worked for Townhall.com, National Review, and the Media Research Center.
Articles by Katie Yoder
House passes same-sex marriage bill in final vote, sending it to Biden’s desk
Dec 8, 2022 / 09:45 amA total of 219 Democrats, along with 39 Republicans, voted “yea” to the bill. One hundred sixty-nine Republicans voted against it.
House expected to pass same-sex marriage bill Thursday
Dec 7, 2022 / 16:30 pmThe bill, which would repeal the 1996 Defense of Marriage Act and recognize same-sex marriages on a federal level, has drawn criticism from Catholic leaders.
U.S. bishops back bill to protect pregnant workers as some warn it’s paid abortion leave
Dec 7, 2022 / 16:00 pmThe U.S. Senate is currently considering a bipartisan bill that promises protections for pregnant employees. The bill passed the U.S. House in May.
Supreme Court hears free speech case of artist who objects to same-sex weddings
Dec 5, 2022 / 16:30 pmThe Supreme Court heard oral arguments in Lorie Smith’s case — 303 Creative LLC v. Elenis — for nearly two and a half hours.
The hidden message in ancient ‘O Antiphons’ of Advent
Dec 4, 2022 / 07:00 amAn emeritus Texas bishop is highlighting an Advent message hidden in the O Antiphons — prayers that are said in an ancient tradition leading up to Christmas.
Meet Lorie Smith, the Christian artist with a Supreme Court free speech case
Dec 2, 2022 / 15:45 pmThe Supreme Court will hear oral arguments in her case — 303 Creative LLC v. Elenis — on Monday, Dec. 5.
Canadian fashion retailer runs ad promoting assisted suicide
Nov 29, 2022 / 15:30 pmA new ad campaign for Simons, a popular Canadian fashion chain, features the story of a young woman who ended her life by assisted suicide.
Early medical abortion increased 154% in past decade, CDC report finds
Nov 29, 2022 / 10:45 amAmericans are increasingly relying on chemical abortion, or abortion by pill, according to a new report by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC).
Carlo Acutis comic book: Meet the teenager who loved the Eucharist
Nov 27, 2022 / 09:00 amA new comic book that tells the story of Blessed Carlo Acutis, a young millennial who used his knowledge of computers and technology to document the world’s Eucharistic miracles online and draw people closer to God.
Meet the Catholic bishop who began a pro-life ministry for pregnant women in need
Nov 26, 2022 / 12:00 pmWalking with Moms in Need encourages Catholics to support and “walk in the shoes” of local pregnant and parenting women facing difficult situations.
Sen. Mike Lee challenges Republicans backing ‘Respect for Marriage Act’
Nov 21, 2022 / 11:20 amLee is calling on the 12 Republican senators who voted to advance the act to adopt protections for those who believe marriage is between one man and one woman.
Meet the U.S. Catholic bishops’ new pro-life chair
Nov 20, 2022 / 08:00 amBishop Michael Burbidge of Arlington, Virginia, is a longtime advocate for the unborn.
Senators urge Biden to rejoin coalition finding no ‘international right’ to abortion
Nov 19, 2022 / 10:00 amRepublican Sens. Steve Daines and James Lankford introduced a resolution Thursday requesting that Biden recommit the U.S. to the Geneva Consensus Declaration.
U.S. bishops advance 3 women ‘transformed by God’s love’ toward sainthood
Nov 16, 2022 / 16:18 pmThe U.S. Catholic bishops voted to advance the causes for sainthood for three American women on Wednesday.
Bishops elect Burbidge pro-life chair; other votes signal no dramatic policy shifts
Nov 16, 2022 / 12:10 pmBishop Michael Burbidge of Arlington, Virginia, was elected chair of the U.S. bishops’ pro-life committee Wednesday.
Bishops’ pro-life chair lists 10 ways to build ‘culture of life’ post-Roe
Nov 15, 2022 / 17:04 pmArchbishop William E. Lori encouraged his fellow bishops to practice radical solidarity with pregnant women and the unborn.
Archbishop Gomez: The Eucharist ‘makes us one’
Nov 15, 2022 / 14:42 pmThe outgoing president of the U.S. Catholic bishops’ conference stressed the importance of the Eucharist during the spiritual trials of today.
Meet the 3 women the U.S. bishops are considering for sainthood
Nov 13, 2022 / 07:00 amThe U.S. Catholic bishops are preparing to vote on whether to advance the causes for sainthood for three American women.
Peter Kilpatrick installed as new Catholic University president
Nov 11, 2022 / 17:46 pmStudents and faculty flooded the pews of the Basilica of the National Shrine of the Immaculate Conception Friday during the installation Mass.
Abortion in 2022 midterms: How did the states vote?
Nov 9, 2022 / 09:22 amBallot initiatives to protect and expand abortion passed across the nation on Election Day.