Christine Rousselle

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

House passes farm bill and controversial rule on Yemen debate

Dec 13, 2018 / 19:00 pm

An agriculture bill supported by a coalition of Catholic groups passed the House of Representatives on Wednesday with bipartisan support. During debate over the bill, lawmakers also passed a controversial rule regarding debate on US involvement in Yemen.

Trump signs law to aid Christians in Iraq, Syria

Dec 11, 2018 / 16:01 pm

President Donald Trump signed into law Tuesday the Iraq and Syria Genocide Relief and Accountability Act, which seeks to ensure US aid reaches Christian and Yazidi genocide victims.

US Supreme Court won't hear case of states defunding Planned Parenthood

Dec 10, 2018 / 14:07 pm

The US Supreme Court will not hear an appeal from states which were seeking to terminate Medicaid contracts with Planned Parenthood, meaning that these contracts will remain.

Trump announces picks for new AG and UN Ambassador

Dec 7, 2018 / 15:00 pm

President Donald Trump announced Friday his nominations for the positions of U.S. Attorney General and Ambassador to the United Nations.

At USCCB conference, advocate explains immigrant recruitment fraud

Dec 6, 2018 / 19:00 pm

An immigrant rights group hopes the Maryland legislature will protect migrant workers in the state from labor trafficking and fraud by banning recruitment fees, licensing recruiters for jobs, and prohibiting discrimination in recruitment.

'Holding the line' Pro-lifers look ahead to new Congressional session

Dec 4, 2018 / 17:00 pm

Pro-life legislators and organizations remain optimistic about ongoing efforts to ban abortion in the United States, despite an incoming House of Representatives, led by a Democratic majority committed to the practice.

US Congress passes bill to relieve Christians, Yazidis in Iraq and Syria

Nov 28, 2018 / 17:01 pm

The US House of Representatives passed Tuesday H.R. 390, a bill titled “Iraq and Syria Genocide Relief and Accountability Act,” which seeks to assist with the rebuilding of the Christian and Yazidi communities in Iraq and Syria.

Vatican approves second miracle for Blessed John Henry Newman

Nov 28, 2018 / 12:47 pm

A second miracle attributed to Blessed John Henry Newman has reportedly been approved by the Vatican, fueling expectation that his canonization could occur as early as next year.

Catholics in Tennessee, Virginia pray as their bishops face surgery

Nov 27, 2018 / 14:00 pm

Bishop Michael Burbidge of Arlington, VA, is recovering after a scheduled surgery for prostate cancer on Nov. 27. Bishop Richard Stika of Knoxville announced in a press release Monday that he will be undergoing a heart catheterization procedure “sometime in December” that will require him to spend at least one night in the hospital.

U.S. Catholics respond to use of tear gas at the border

Nov 27, 2018 / 12:00 pm

Catholic groups have reacted to the use of tear gas at the U.S. - Mexico border Sunday, calling the situation “sad,” and expressing concern about the instability of the situation at the border.

Bishop Morlino of Madison dies at age 71

Nov 25, 2018 / 08:23 am

Bishop Robert C. Morlino of Madison died the evening of Saturday, Nov. 24, at St. Mary Hospital in Madison, Wisconsin, the diocese has announced. He was 71.

'13 Reasons Why' could influence suicidal teens, says study

Nov 23, 2018 / 04:00 am

A new study from the University of Michigan warns that the popular--and controversial--Netflix show “13 Reasons Why” could influence teens who are considering suicide.

Embryonic IQ tests could ‘screen’ for less intelligent children, firm says

Nov 22, 2018 / 08:30 am

A company claims to have developed a new test that will permit parents to test and screen embryos for intelligence during the process of in vitro fertilization. The development could lead to increased commodification of human life, a Catholic University of America professor has said.

Winona-Rochester diocese to file for bankruptcy amid abuse lawsuits

Nov 20, 2018 / 15:53 pm

The Diocese of Winona-Rochester will file for Chapter 11 bankruptcy, it was announced Sunday. Bishop John Quinn wrote a letter explaining the decision, which was distributed in bulletins throughout the diocese.

Gunman kills one at Catholic store in Missouri

Nov 20, 2018 / 14:56 pm

A gunman remains on the loose after shooting a woman and sexually assaulting another at the Catholic Supply of St. Louis retail store in Ballwin, Mo. on Monday afternoon. Ballwin is a suburb of St. Louis.

New Mexico legislators want to repeal state's abortion ban

Nov 19, 2018 / 15:29 pm

A group of New Mexican legislators seeks to overturn a state law that would make abortion illegal if Roe v. Wade were overturned, part of a developing trend among the handful of states with laws that criminalize abortion.

NJ dioceses to form compensation program for child victims of clerical abuse

Nov 19, 2018 / 15:16 pm

The Archdiocese of Newark announced Monday that New Jersey’s five dioceses will together form a Victim Compensation and Counseling Program in the coming year, and will release the names of all priests in the state who have been accused of sexual misconduct against minors.

Cardinal DiNardo hopeful for Church in US

Nov 14, 2018 / 17:03 pm

Acknowledging that he was disappointed by the Vatican's decision to block a vote on sex abuse reform measures, Cardinal Daniel DiNardo of Galveston-Houston said Wednesday he nonetheless sees a hopeful future for the Church in the United States.

Angry, betrayed Catholics travel to Baltimore demanding answers, change

Nov 14, 2018 / 12:42 pm

As one of the testimonies progressed at the Silence Stops Now rally near the USCCB’s Fall General Assembly, Anna Ahlbin, an expectant mother of six who had traveled from Fredericksburg, Va., turned to her young children and instructed them to cover their ears.

Alleged victim of Archbishop McCarrick speaks at rally outside USCCB meeting

Nov 13, 2018 / 17:34 pm

James Grein, the man who came forward this summer alleging he was abused for 18 years by Archbishop Theodore McCarrick, appeared in public Tuesday for the first time and revealed his full name. Previously, the New York Times had identified him only as “James.”