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
Who's responsible for the USCCB's Twitter?
Jun 13, 2019 / 15:40 pmOver the course of the US Conference of Catholic Bishops’ spring general assembly, questions arose online: what was going on with the suddenly-chatty USCCB Twitter account? Did they give an intern, or perhaps a particularly hip young priest or enthusiastic new convert the password? Had the account been hacked?
Meet the new bishops in the USCCB
Jun 12, 2019 / 14:48 pmAt the US Conference of Catholic Bishops' biannual assemblies, new members of the US episcopate are announced, to much applause. CNA spoke to the newest members of the USCCB to find out what it’s like to be the new kid on the block.
Nuncio recommends synodality, 'walking together' to US bishops
Jun 11, 2019 / 09:54 amThe United States Conference of Catholic Bishops 2019 Spring General Assembly kicked off in Baltimore Tuesday with a brief address from USCCB President Cardinal Daniel DiNardo and a message from Archbishop Christophe Pierre, Apostolic Nuncio to the United States, explaining the rationale for the Vatican’s cancelation of votes last November.
Under pressure, Biden now supports federal abortion funding
Jun 7, 2019 / 10:00 amThe 1976 Hyde Amendment prohibits the use of Medicaid funds for most abortions. Biden, who voted as a senator in favor of the Hyde Amendment when it was first written, had reaffirmed his support for the law often, most recently on Wednesday.
Catholic veteran who took part in D-Day buried at Arlington National Cemetery
Jun 6, 2019 / 16:01 pmSgt. Carl Mann, Sr. died March 30 at the age of 96, almost a month after his son, Fr. Gordon Mann, died of leukemia at the age of 59.
House committee debates ban on editing human genes
Jun 4, 2019 / 14:16 pmThe House Appropriations Committee has reinstated a condition in 2020 spending bills which prohibit embryonic gene editing.
Catholic Social Services launch new appeal to Supreme Court
Jun 3, 2019 / 13:00 pmLawyers representing Catholic Social Services of Philadelphia are appealing to the Supreme Court after the agency was stripped of its contract to provide foster care services for the city for refusing to place children with same-sex couples.
Senators highlight pro-life protections ahead of 2020 spending bills
May 24, 2019 / 12:35 pmA quarter of the Senate signed a letter on Wednesday seeking to keep pro-life and religious freedom protections intact during the drafting of upcoming appropriations bills.
The generals who marched with 'Warriors' in Lourdes
May 22, 2019 / 11:00 amTwo military generals explained to CNA how their faith impacts their military career, and what the International Military Pilgrimage meant to them.
A pilgrim people: The Warriors to Lourdes share their stories
May 20, 2019 / 09:30 amCNA had a chance to get to know some of the more than 200 pilgrims who traveled to Lourdes as part of the Knights of Columbus’ Warriors to Lourdes
Wisdom, gratitude, healing, fellowship: A military family’s journey to Lourdes
May 18, 2019 / 11:00 amEvery pilgrim to Lourdes has their own motivations and reasons for making the journey. For the Mayors, the International Military Pilgrimage came with an additional grace: a family reunion.
'On the March' with the International Military Pilgrimage to Lourdes
May 16, 2019 / 11:00 amOver 12,000 soldiers from over 40 countries are set to arrive in Lourdes, France on Friday as part of the 61st Annual International Military Pilgrimage.
'Unrestricted' abortion bill passes in Vermont
May 13, 2019 / 14:00 pmThe legislature also advanced a measure to make abortion a constitutional right.
Canadian MPs fight to protect doctors, patients against euthanasia
May 11, 2019 / 05:00 amCanadian members of parliament are attempting to pass a law that would protect the conscience rights of doctors, as the government looks to expand access to euthanasia in the country.
50 Years of Abortion: Where does Canada go from here?
May 10, 2019 / 11:00 amOn May 14, 2019, abortion will have been legal in Canada for half a century. Since it became legal, approximately six million Canadians have died by abortion, and about 300 preborn babies are killed each day.
Canadians march for life
May 9, 2019 / 15:00 pmPro-life campaigners from across Canada gathered on Ottawa’s Parliament Hill Thursday for the country’s annual National March for Life.
Georgia heartbeat bill signed into law
May 7, 2019 / 11:15 amThe law will come in to force January 1, but is expected to be the subject of immediate legal challenge from abortion activists.
Forgiving the unforgivable: Exhibit highlights stories of abuse survivors
May 3, 2019 / 14:00 pmThe Catholic University of America hosted a recent special exhibit to share the stories of survivors of clerical sexual abuse and how they have coped with the trauma of their experiences.
Equality Act advances amid warnings over religious freedom
May 2, 2019 / 14:00 pmThe House of Representatives Judiciary Committee has approved a controversial equality bill paving the way for a full vote on the floor of the House. Critics of the bill warn that the legislation will damage religious liberty and conscience rights.
Archbishop Gregory promises transparency during state investigation
May 1, 2019 / 14:45 pmThe bishops of the state of Georgia have vowed to be open and transparent as the attorney general conducts an investigation into clerical sex abuse in the state.