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
Here’s when Easter officially ends
Apr 4, 2024 / 06:00 amEaster lasts for a total of 50 days, from Easter Sunday until the feast of Pentecost.
Why are the solemnity of Mary and the World Day of Peace celebrated on the same day?
Jan 1, 2024 / 04:00 amJan. 1 marks more than the start of a new year — it is also the solemnity of Mary, Mother of God, and the World Day of Peace.
How to pray the 300-year-old ‘Christmas novena’
Dec 15, 2023 / 17:15 pmThe nine-day prayer begins on Dec. 16 and concludes on Christmas Eve.
Why is Our Lady of Guadalupe patroness of the unborn?
Dec 12, 2023 / 05:00 amThe Virgin of Guadalupe is not only considered the patroness of the Americas, but she is also patroness of the unborn. Here’s why.
10 saintly quotes to reflect on this Thanksgiving
Nov 23, 2023 / 08:00 amThe saints believed in giving thanks to God every day. In celebration of the Thanksgiving holiday, here are 10 quotes by saints about the importance of gratitude.
15 quotes from St. John Paul II on his love for the Eucharist
Oct 22, 2023 / 04:00 amCatholics worldwide remember St. John Paul II on his feast day, Oct. 22. His “secret” to life and all that he did, he said, was the Eucharist.
Our Lady of Sorrows: What are Mary’s seven sorrows?
Sep 15, 2023 / 02:00 amCatholics are invited to contemplate the seven sorrows of the Blessed Virgin Mary in a special way on Sept. 15, the feast of Our Lady of Sorrows.
Pentecost Novena: Here’s how to pray the first novena
May 19, 2023 / 02:00 amThe first novena ever prayed is the Novena to the Holy Spirit. This year, it begins on Friday, May 19, and concludes on Saturday, May 27.
Here’s how to make a Seven Churches Visitation on Holy Thursday
Apr 5, 2023 / 14:00 pmThe Thursday before Easter, Catholics around the world practice an ancient Lenten tradition: a Holy Thursday devotion known as the “Seven Churches Visitation.”
Retired bishop calls on fellow bishops, pro-lifers to stay focused on culture of life
Jan 26, 2023 / 09:00 amAn emeritus Texas bishop is calling on his fellow bishops and all pro-lifers people to focus on creating a culture of life following the overturning of Roe v. Wade.
Millions still suffer from leprosy. Here’s Pope Francis’ message about it
Jan 24, 2023 / 14:00 pm“We cannot forget these brothers and sisters of ours,” the pontiff said in a message to the Second Symposium on Hansen’s disease held Jan. 23-24 in Rome.
Longtime March for Life attendees see their prayers answered in Roe’s downfall
Jan 22, 2023 / 10:40 amIn the early days of the pro-life movement many feared they wouldn't live to see Roe v. Wade overturned.
Twin sisters with a special bond speak out for the unborn
Jan 20, 2023 / 08:40 amSister Mary Casey O’Connor and Casey Gunning, who has Down syndrome, were featured speakers at the March for Life’s inaugural Life Fest event Friday.
2023 March for Life: 8 things for pro-lifers to know
Jan 18, 2023 / 12:00 pmThis year’s march on Friday, Jan. 20, will be the first March for Life held in a post-Roe America.
U.S. Catholic bishops observe Martin Luther King Jr. Day
Jan 16, 2023 / 08:00 amArchbishop Timothy P. Broglio, president of the U.S. Conference of Catholic Bishops recalled Rev. Martin Luther King Jr.’s legacy in a statement.
5 things to know about abortion drugs sent by mail
Jan 13, 2023 / 14:30 pmThe U.S. Department of Justice recently advised that the U.S. Postal Service can deliver these abortion drugs by mail.
Catholic bishops’ pro-life chair applauds passage of ‘Born-Alive’ Act
Jan 12, 2023 / 08:56 am“We commend the House of Representatives for passing legislation to protect innocent children from infanticide,” Bishop Michael Burbidge of Arlington said.
Here’s how to pray this year’s Novena for Life that starts on Jan. 12
Jan 12, 2023 / 08:00 amThe novena begins on Thursday, Jan. 12, and concludes on Friday, Jan. 20, the date of the national March for Life in Washington, D.C.
House Republicans to bring pro-life legislation to vote
Jan 11, 2023 / 05:00 amWith a newly sworn-in Congress, Republicans are engaging in a renewed effort to pass pro-life legislation, even if pro-life policy is likely to stall in the Senate.