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
Proposition 1: California votes for abortion in midterms 2022
Nov 8, 2022 / 23:30 pmAs of 1 a.m. EST Wednesday, the New York Times reported 31% of votes counted, with 68.8% voting yes to Proposition 1 and 31.2% voting no.
Pro-life amendment fails in Kentucky, news outlet projects
Nov 8, 2022 / 22:11 pmVoters did not support a ballot measure called Amendment 2 that would have amended the state constitution to say there is no right to abortion, LEX 18 News in Lexington, Kentucky, reported.
Vermont votes to enshrine abortion in constitution, news outlet projects
Nov 8, 2022 / 21:00 pmA Vermont news outlet said pro-abortion Proposal 5 will pass by a wide margin.
Archbishop Cordileone to hold ‘Rosary for Peace’ on Election Day
Nov 7, 2022 / 13:15 pm“As Americans participate in the electoral process and with political violence on the rise, we will pray for peace in our country,” the Archdiocese of San Francisco event page reads.
Pope Francis calls for restoring Christian unity during Bahrain visit
Nov 4, 2022 / 13:12 pmThe Holy Father addressed Christian leaders Friday at the Ecumenical Meeting and Prayer for Peace at the Cathedral of Our Lady of Arabia in Awali.
NPR airs recording of woman’s abortion: ‘What hell sounds like’
Nov 3, 2022 / 16:30 pm“You’re going to hear this machine turn on now, okay, it makes a loud noise,” someone tells the unidentified Michigan woman who is 11 weeks pregnant.
Pope Francis calls for end of death penalty during Bahrain visit
Nov 3, 2022 / 12:00 pmThe pope made his comments Thursday during his meeting at the Sakhir Royal Palace amid his Nov. 3–6 apostolic journey to Bahrain.
Midterm elections 2022: How will these states vote on abortion?
Nov 2, 2022 / 17:33 pmIn three states proposing constitutional amendments to advance abortion, surveys show strong support for pro-abortion referendums.
FDA warns against provision of abortion pills to women before pregnancy
Nov 1, 2022 / 18:00 pmThe Food and Drug Administration is warning about the dangers of health professionals prescribing an abortion drug to women before they are pregnant.
Total abortions decreased by 6% in the U.S. after Roe v. Wade was overturned
Oct 31, 2022 / 16:15 pmA pro-abortion group reported there were 5,270 fewer abortions in July and 5,400 fewer in August after the court’s June 24 Dobbs ruling.
Ohio senate race: What Catholics should know about J.D. Vance, Tim Ryan
Oct 28, 2022 / 14:10 pmVoters in Ohio will decide between two candidates — both Catholic — running for U.S. Senate this November.
Oz, Fetterman spar on abortion in Pennsylvania debate
Oct 25, 2022 / 20:35 pmThe candidates’ latest comments come as a new EWTN poll shows a majority of Catholic voters in the state support Republican Dr. Mehmet Oz over Democrat John Fetterman.
Former abortionist recalls moment of pro-life conversion: ‘God’s mercy is here’
Oct 23, 2022 / 11:00 amAs an OB-GYN in training, Dr. John Bruchalski considered abortion to be health care. But that changed when, one night, he was caught between trying to save the life of one unborn baby — and ending the life of another.
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Pro-life leaders condemn Biden’s support for federal abortion fund
Oct 20, 2022 / 18:20 pmPro-life leaders are challenging President Joe Biden after he expressed support for a federal fund for women who take time off work or pay for child care while seeking an abortion.
8 things Vatican II says about the Blessed Virgin Mary
Oct 17, 2022 / 10:00 amNearly 60 years ago, Vatican II recognized several titles of the Blessed Virgin Mary. But it focused on one in particular: “Mother.”
100 days after Dobbs: Biden calls for abortion, while Catholic bishops celebrate life
Oct 5, 2022 / 16:09 pmPresident Joe Biden and the U.S. bishops’ pro-life chair each have marked 100 days since the overturning of Roe v. Wade: one by advocating for abortion, the other by celebrating the intrinsic worth of every human person.
New EWTN poll: Where do Catholics stand on abortion ahead of the 2022 midterms?
Oct 5, 2022 / 13:31 pmU.S. Catholic voters are split on the Supreme Court’s decision to overturn Roe v. Wade, but a majority agrees that abortion should be restricted and that there should be at least some protections for the unborn.
A mobile abortion clinic at a church? Planned Parenthood is considering just that
Oct 4, 2022 / 16:15 pmThe abortion RV will drive along the border of Illinois — a state with liberal abortion laws — to cater to pregnant women in neighboring states that are restricting abortion after Roe.
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Catholic bishops’ pro-life chair supports 15-week abortion ban nationwide
Sep 30, 2022 / 14:00 pmThe legislation, proposed by Graham in the Senate and Smith in the House on Sept. 13, would ban abortion after 15 weeks, except in cases of rape, incest, or when the life of the mother is in danger.
Catholic University raises replica of Notre-Dame de Paris truss
Sep 27, 2022 / 17:00 pmProduced using traditional, 800-year-old methods, the hand-hewn truss was created using blueprints of the original roof supports.