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
UPDATED: 6 things to know about Roe v. Wade, Dobbs v. Jackson and the Supreme Court
Jun 24, 2022 / 10:00 amHere's what you need to know about the case:
Supreme Court overturns Roe v. Wade in historic abortion decision
Jun 24, 2022 / 08:24 amThe decision marks a historic milestone in the decades-long effort to protect the unborn.
Biden administration seeks school regulation change to ban LGBT discrimination
Jun 23, 2022 / 17:45 pmThe proposed change came on the 50th anniversary of Title IX gender equality law.
Pelosi silent on pro-abortion attacks: ‘I’m very Catholic and I support abortion’
Jun 16, 2022 / 12:42 pmPelosi was asked to respond to Republican claims that Democrats aren't condemning violence targeting pro-life clinics.
U.S. abortions increase by nearly 70,000 in three years, reversing long-term decline
Jun 15, 2022 / 16:27 pmThe pro-abortion research organization the Guttmacher Institute reported the data on June 15.
Biden administration sued after fertility awareness methods cut from health coverage
Jun 14, 2022 / 19:41 pmCouples can use this biomarker information, in line with Catholic Church teaching, to avoid or achieve pregnancy.
Meet the friars who have been praying to St. Anthony daily for 100 years
Jun 12, 2022 / 12:09 pmJune 13 is the feast day of St. Anthony of Padua.
Man charged with attempted murder of Supreme Court justice
Jun 8, 2022 / 14:34 pmA criminal complaint filed Wednesday charged 26-year-old Nicholas John Roske of Simi Valley, California, with attempted murder of a Supreme Court justice in violation of federal law.
Pope Francis calls 100 days of war in Ukraine ‘negation of God’s dream’
Jun 5, 2022 / 07:04 amDuring his Regina Coeli address, the pope urged world leaders to unite against war and work toward solutions.
Tulsa bishop says Mass with shooting victims' families: 'We should not fear'
Jun 2, 2022 / 16:00 pmBishop David Konderla of Tulsa celebrated a memorial Mass at St. Francis Hospital Thursday following a mass shooting on the hospital’s campus in Tulsa, Oklahoma.
SBA Pro-Life America: Group's new name reflects growing mission
Jun 1, 2022 / 16:00 pmThe pro-life group Susan B. Anthony List is embracing a new name: Susan B. Anthony Pro-Life America — or SBA Pro-Life America.
Analysis: Catholic church attacks multiply following Supreme Court leak
May 31, 2022 / 17:49 pmThe U.S. bishops first began noticing — and tracking — a growing number of attacks targeting Catholic churches in 2020. In recent weeks, following the leak of a Supreme Court draft in a highly-anticipated abortion case, that number has accelerated.
St Joan of Arc: 15 quotes from her trial and interrogations
May 29, 2022 / 15:30 pmCatholics and people worldwide celebrate St. Joan of Arc — a heroine who fought for both God and country — on her feast day, May 30. On that day, nearly 600 years ago, the Maid of Orléans was condemned to death after being accused of heresy.
Texas shooting victim's husband dies of heart attack; archbishop prays for Catholic family
May 26, 2022 / 15:23 pmThe husband of one of the nearly two dozen victims of a mass shooter in Texas died Thursday, reportedly of a heart attack as he was preparing for his wife’s funeral.
Oklahoma City archbishop encourages 'culture of life' after governor signs abortion ban
May 26, 2022 / 14:14 pmArchbishop Paul Coakley of Oklahoma City thanked state leaders Wednesday “for supporting pro-life measures” after the governor signed into law the strictest abortion ban in the country.
Catholic community ministers to Texas shooting victims: 'God's love will prevail'
May 25, 2022 / 16:30 pmThe local Catholic community is ministering to the victims of the mass shooting at a Texas elementary school. The Archbishop of San Antonio, along with priests in that archdiocese, sprang into action as soon as they learned of the tragedy.
Baby formula shortage: Pro-life pregnancy centers offer aid to moms
May 24, 2022 / 13:15 pmHere’s another, perhaps lesser-known, option parents can also turn to for help during the baby formula shortage: pregnancy resource centers.
10 times Nancy Pelosi supported abortion while citing her Catholic faith
May 20, 2022 / 13:48 pmHouse Speaker Nancy Pelosi may no longer receive Holy Communion in her home archdiocese of San Francisco after publicly supporting abortion as a Catholic politician. The Catholic Church considers abortion — the destruction of a human person — a grave evil.
Oklahoma Catholic high school sued for $75M over alleged sex abuse
May 19, 2022 / 19:28 pmTen current and former students, along with six parents or guardians, are suing a Catholic high school in Oklahoma — a school that they allege “fostered and allowed a rape culture” and “tolerated sexual harrassment and assault” by male students, teachers, and coaches for more than 10 years, according to the complaint.
Roe v. Wade: No decision today in Dobbs abortion case
May 16, 2022 / 09:46 amThe Supreme Court’s first “opinion issuance day” since the leak of a draft opinion that suggests justices will overturn Roe v. Wade came and went Monday without a decision in a closely watched Mississippi abortion case.