Katie Yoder

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

Roe v. Wade: Could the Supreme Court's decision in Dobbs case come Monday?

May 14, 2022 / 05:25 am

The Supreme Court’s scheduled release of one or more opinions on May 16 is fueling speculation that it may issue a decision then in the Mississippi abortion case Dobbs v. Jackson Women’s Health Organization.

Catholic, pro-life leaders say women shouldn't be punished for abortions

May 12, 2022 / 09:35 am

"We state unequivocally that any measure seeking to criminalize or or punish women is not pro-life and we stand firmly opposed to such efforts,” a group of more than 70 pro-life leaders say in a letter to state lawmakers.

Senator Tim Scott responds to claim that abortion helps low-income Black women

May 11, 2022 / 15:21 pm

When Treasury Secretary Janet Yellen claimed that abortion economically helps women — including low-income, Black women — one senator challenged her with his personal story.

US Senate's vote on radical abortion bill: Here's what to know

May 11, 2022 / 11:00 am

The U.S. Senate voted Wednesday on whether to move forward with what pro-life leaders describe as “The Abortion on Demand Until Birth Act.” Here's what you need to know:

Roe v. Wade: Pro-life leaders react to Chicago mayor's 'incendiary' call to arms

May 10, 2022 / 13:42 pm

Catholic and pro-life leaders are condemning the Chicago’s mayor’s “call to arms” in response to the leaked Supreme Court draft opinion suggesting that justices will overturn Roe v. Wade, which legalized abortion nationwide in 1973.

First US Senator to visit Ukraine war credits faith leaders for his trip

May 9, 2022 / 17:29 pm

Montana’s junior senator did not plan to be the first U.S. senator to travel to Ukraine since Russia’s invasion. But when an old friend and faith leader invited Sen. Steve Daines to witness the country’s suffering, he said yes.

Mother’s Day: 12 Catholic Quotes on the Beauty of Motherhood

May 8, 2022 / 06:20 am

On Mother’s Day, Catholics recognize two important figures: our mother, and Mary, Mother of God. In celebration of all that mothers do, here are 12 quotes from saints and other Catholic figures on the beauty and significance of motherhood:

Mother’s Day: Pope Francis sends moms ‘Our prayer, affection, best wishes’

May 8, 2022 / 06:08 am

In his Regina Caeli address, Pope Francis asked the faithful to celebrate their mothers in a special way on Sunday, for Mother’s Day, and urged continued prayers for peace in Ukraine.

Should Catholics worry about abortion protests disrupting Mother’s Day Mass?

May 6, 2022 / 19:00 pm

A pro-abortion group's call for protesters to disrupt Masses this Sunday — Mother's Day — had put some dioceses and parishes on edge.

Sen. Daines: Roe's demise would be an answer to 'millions' of prayers

May 6, 2022 / 15:56 pm

“I think many of us didn't think we’d lived to see the day, perhaps, when the United States Supreme Court would overturn Roe v. Wade,” Sen. Steve Daines, the founder and chair of the Senate Pro-Life Caucus, told CNA.

Pro-life activists offer $25k for information about DC abortion doctor

May 4, 2022 / 18:00 pm

Pro-life activists offered a $25,000 reward Wednesday to anyone who comes forward with information about illegal activity by Washington, D.C., abortionist Dr. Cesare Santangelo.

Defending Roe, Biden claims religions don't say when life begins, despite Catholic teaching

May 3, 2022 / 12:18 pm

President Joe Biden asserted Tuesday that no “mainstream” religion claims to know when human life begins, contradicting his own Catholic faith.

Roe v. Wade: 12 things to know about the leaked abortion opinion

May 3, 2022 / 08:08 am

The news organization Politico on Monday night published what it said was a leaked draft of the eagerly anticipated Supreme Court decision in the Mississippi abortion case, Dobbs v. Jackson Women’s Health Organization. Here's what you need to know about this stunning development.

Pro-life leaders, hopes raised, react cautiously to leaked abortion decision draft

May 2, 2022 / 21:25 pm

Pro-life leaders had mixed reactions Monday night to the news of a purported U.S. Supreme Court draft opinion signaling that justices will overturn Roe v. Wade, the 1973 decision that legalized abortion nationwide. While many declined to comment on the reported leak, all of them condemned Roe.

U.S. Supreme Court will overturn Roe v. Wade, according to draft opinion

May 2, 2022 / 19:46 pm

The U.S. Supreme Court will vote to overturn Roe v. Wade, the 1973 decision that legalized abortion nationwide, according to a draft opinion obtained by POLITICO.

California Catholic dioceses ask Supreme Court to hear statute of limitations extension case

May 2, 2022 / 16:34 pm

California Catholic bishops are asking the U.S. Supreme Court to consider a case challenging the state for permitting victims of childhood sexual abuse to file claims again, after the timeframe for them to pursue legal action has expired twice.

Bishop Pfeifer: Catholic bishops must hold Biden accountable for 'pro-abortion extremism'

Apr 29, 2022 / 16:55 pm

An emeritus Texas bishop has called on his fellow bishops to take action after President Biden’s proposed 2023 budget removed protections that prohibit federal funding for abortion.

Elon Musk Twitter takeover: How should Catholics think about free speech?

Apr 26, 2022 / 17:09 pm

Elon Musk — the world’s richest man — reached a deal Monday to acquire Twitter for approximately $44 billion. This comes after the social media platform has faced growing accusations of censorship, including that of Catholic and pro-life voices. So what does this move mean for Catholics?

Supreme Court hears praying football coach case

Apr 25, 2022 / 19:18 pm

Both sides argue that the case, Kennedy v. Bremerton School District, concerns religious freedom — with the ex-coach, Joseph Kennedy, emphasizing his right to religious freedom and his former employer, Bremerton High School, citing students’ religious freedom.

Catholic University to auction Wizard of Oz 'Dorothy' dress 

Apr 20, 2022 / 17:19 pm

The Catholic University of America will auction a million-dollar dress that Judy Garland wore as Dorothy Gale in the 1939 film “The Wizard of Oz.” The university says that the proceeds will go toward educating drama students.