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
'We must not lose our sense of humor': Pope writes to journalist who caught him leaving record store
Jan 14, 2022 / 15:55 pmAfter a journalist reported on Pope Francis’ surprise visit to a record store, the pope surprised him back — by writing him a letter.
Here's the latest update on the attack on the Our Lady of Fatima statue in D.C.
Jan 14, 2022 / 15:30 pmPolice say they have identified a person of interest after releasing security camera footage of a man damaging an Our Lady of Fatima statue by hammering at its hands and face but they have released no further information and no arrests have been reported.
Citing abortion views, DC restaurant boots pro-life group
Jan 13, 2022 / 14:24 pmSaying it “stands firmly” in support of legalized abortion, a Washington, D.C. restaurant has canceled a pro-life group’s booking for its annual “March for Life Breakfast.”
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Supreme Court halts Biden vaccine-or-test policy for businesses, allows mandate for health care workers
Jan 13, 2022 / 13:20 pmThe Supreme Court has blocked President Joe Biden's sweeping vaccine-or-test mandate for private sector businesses, while allowing a new federal rule to go forward that requires millions of U.S. health care workers to be fully vaccinated against the virus that causes COVID-19.
Why did Pope Francis visit a record store in Rome?
Jan 11, 2022 / 14:28 pmA photo showing Pope Francis exiting a record store gained traction on social media Tuesday as people asked the question: What did the pontiff purchase?
Conservative Supreme Court justices question basis for Biden COVID-19 vaccine policies
Jan 7, 2022 / 16:34 pmAs the U.S. Supreme Court prepares to weigh in on the legality of President Joe Biden's COVID-19 mandates for businesses and health care workers, the livelihoods of millions of Americans hang in the balance.
March for Life Chicago: Learn about the Midwest’s ‘largest pro-life event’
Jan 6, 2022 / 15:35 pmMarch for Life Chicago — which calls itself “the largest pro-life event in the Midwest”— is expecting more than 10,000 pro-life Americans at its 2022 march in downtown Chicago on Jan. 8.
NYT report fuels concerns that many abortions are based on false test results
Jan 4, 2022 / 16:21 pmPrenatal tests that show an unborn child to have serious developmental problem frequently lead to abortion. Yet an investigation by the New York Times shows that five of the most common tests are wrong 85% of the time.
12 saints' quotes about the true meaning of Christmas
Dec 24, 2021 / 17:00 pmWhile the saints offer unique insights into Christmas, they touch on similar themes: hope, joy, and the unconditional love of God for each and every person. In celebration of Baby Jesus’ birth, here are 12 saints' quotes on which to reflect:
Why Catholics should contemplate the four last things during Advent
Dec 20, 2021 / 14:10 pmCatholics should contemplate death in preparation for Baby Jesus’ birth, according to Sr. Danielle Victoria.
Senate sends Uyghur forced labor bill targeting China to Biden’s desk
Dec 16, 2021 / 17:25 pmThe U.S. Senate passed a bipartisan bill on Thursday, Dec. 16 banning goods made with forced labor in the Chinese region of Xinjiang from entering the United States. Now, it heads to the president’s desk to be signed into law.
Pro-life advocates decry FDA decision allowing women to get abortion pills by mail
Dec 16, 2021 / 15:42 pmThe Food and Drug Administration on Dec. 16 lifted restrictions on mifepristone, a drug approved for use in medical abortions, a decision deplored by pro-life groups.
Gorsuch cites religious liberty as Supreme Court allows New York vaccine mandate
Dec 14, 2021 / 15:15 pmIn a decision that drew a sharply worded dissent by Justice Neil M. Gorsuch, the U.S. Supreme Court on Monday declined to block New York’s COVID-19 vaccination requirement, which allows exemptions for medical but not religious reasons.
Pro-life Catholics gather 7,700 roses for Pelosi on Our Lady of Guadalupe Feast
Dec 14, 2021 / 11:47 amA pro-life campaign led by the archbishop of San Francisco gathered thousands of roses for House Speaker Nancy Pelosi (D-Calif.) on the feast of Our Lady of Guadalupe.
Texas Abortion Law: Supreme Court allows challenge to proceed, but leaves law in place
Dec 10, 2021 / 12:34 pmIn a case that hinges on enforcement rather than abortion itself, the U.S. Supreme Court ruled 8 to 1 on Dec. 10 that abortion providers can continue their legal challenge of Texas Heartbeat Act, but the restrictive abortion law will remain in effect in the meantime.
Video shows attack on Blessed Mother statue outside National Basilica
Dec 9, 2021 / 13:35 pmPolice have released surveillance camera footage of a man defacing a statue of Our Lady of Fatima outside the Basilica of the National Shrine of the Immaculate Conception in Washington, D.C., on Dec. 5.
Supreme Court considers religious liberty in Maine education case
Dec 8, 2021 / 16:55 pmAttorneys representing a Maine family at the Supreme Court are feeling confident following Wednesday’s oral arguments in the case Carson v. Makin.
Man attacks DC basilica's Our Lady of Fatima statue by cutting off hands, hammering face
Dec 8, 2021 / 11:21 amSecurity-camera footage shows a man attacking a statue of Our Lady of Fatima by cutting off her hands and hammering at her face, according to a statement by the Basilica of the National Shrine of the Immaculate Conception in Washington, D.C.
Religious leaders warn Build Back Better threatens faith-based child care, education
Dec 6, 2021 / 13:47 pmTwo U.S. Catholic bishops signed a letter with other religious leaders expressing concern that the child care and universal pre-kindergarten provisions in the Build Back Better Act could exclude faith-based providers.
Pro-life legal experts say they're encouraged by justices' questions in Dobbs abortion case
Dec 4, 2021 / 04:00 amThree legal experts are expressing optimism for a pro-life victory in the U.S. Supreme Court case Dobbs v. Jackson Women’s Health Organization, a case that directly challenges Roe v. Wade, the 1973 ruling that legalized abortion nationside.