Kate Quiñones

Kate Quiñones is a staff writer for Catholic News Agency and a fellow of the College Fix. She has been published by the Wall Street Journal, the Denver Catholic Register, and CatholicVote, and she graduated from Hillsdale College. She lives in Colorado with her husband.

Articles by Kate Quiñones

Poll: 7 in 10 voters support requiring doctor’s visit for abortion pills

Nov 1, 2025 / 07:19 am

Here is a roundup of recent pro-life and abortion-related news.

Finish line of the A-Cross America Relay, hosted by Benedictine College in Atchison, Kansas. Credit: Photo courtesy of LIFE Runners.

10,000 pro-lifers join LIFE Runners’ annual relay across the U.S.

Nov 1, 2025 / 05:55 am

A pro-life relay with more than 10,000 participants concluded in Kansas last Saturday after runners made the shape of a cross as they ran across the U.S.

A baby girl at Mary’s Comfort maternity home in Springfield, Virginia. Credit: Courtesy of Mary’s Comfort

Volunteering at a maternity home for crisis pregnancies: What to know

Oct 31, 2025 / 09:00 am

Kathleen Moyer, president of the Mary’s Comfort Board of Directors and a dedicated volunteer, shared about her experience volunteering there with CNA.

Sister Allison Gliot, a Daughter of St. Paul, is the author of the “In Aeternum” series as well as other nonfiction and children’s books. She also works as an acquisitions editor for Pauline Books and Media. Credit: Photo courtesy of Pauline Books and Media

Meet the nun who writes Catholic vampire books

Oct 31, 2025 / 06:00 am

When a religious sister felt inspired to write a Catholic vampire trilogy, she knew the inspiration came from Jesus.

New York and California are pouring taxpayer dollars into Planned Parenthood, joining several other states in counteracting the federal defunding of the abortion giant. Credit: Jonathan Weiss/Shutterstock

New York, California pour money into Planned Parenthood after federal defunding

Oct 25, 2025 / 10:00 am

California Gov. Gavin Newsom pledged $140 million to Planned Parenthood in California on Oct. 24 and New York Gov. Kathy Hochul committed $35 million.

The U.S. Capitol in Washington, D.C. Credit: Andrea Izzotti/Shutterstock

Advocates call on Trump, Congress to permanently defund Planned Parenthood

Oct 24, 2025 / 14:22 pm

While the Trump administration cut funding to the abortion giant for one year, pro-life advocates say Planned Parenthood should go through debarment.

Father Adam Muda, a chaplain for the U.S. Army, celebrates Mass on the field with soldiers while in Germany. Credit: Photo courtesy of Father Adam Muda

Self-care is stewardship, not selfishness, Catholic therapist tells chaplains

Oct 23, 2025 / 07:00 am

Adrienne Koller, a Catholic psychotherapist, during Pastoral Care Week encouraged a group of Catholic chaplains and ministers to pursue prayer, rest, and self-care.

Sister Reji Varghese began her three-year term as head of the Daughters of Charity of the Most Precious Blood for the United States after her recent installation. Credit: Joe Gigli/Diocese of Paterson

New Jersey bishop installs new leader of Daughters of Charity of the Most Precious Blood

Oct 21, 2025 / 17:26 pm

Sister Reji Varghese began her three-year term as head of the Daughters of Charity of the Most Precious Blood for the United States after her recent installation.

Rachael Isaac speaks to student athletes at Franciscan University of Steubenville, hosted by Franciscan University Athletic’s Athlete Center for Excellence (ACE), in October 2024. Credit: Photo courtesy of Catholic Counselors

New Catholic sports coaching program focuses on mind, body, and soul

Oct 20, 2025 / 06:00 am

Catholic counselor and athlete Rachael Popcak Isaac has launched the Faith-Based Success and Performance Coaching Program through CatholicCounselors.com.

The Trump administration will expand access to in vitro fertilization drugs and procedures. Credit: sejianni/Shutterstock

Trump administration expands IVF and other fertility treatment coverage

Oct 16, 2025 / 18:53 pm

The Trump administration is working with pharmaceutical companies to bring IVF drugs to the U.S. at lower prices and will expand coverage for fertility care.

U.S. Sen. Josh Hawley, R-Missouri. Credit: Office of Senator Josh Hawley, Public domain, via Wikimedia Commons

Senator introduces bill to ban Obamacare-funded abortions

Oct 16, 2025 / 18:12 pm

Here is a roundup of recent pro-life and abortion-related news.

A papal ring, part of Father Richard Kunst’s “Vatican Unveiled” exhibit. Credit: Courtesy of the Archdiocese of St. Paul and Minneapolis

Priest’s collection of ‘old, rare and unique’ papal artifacts coming to Mall of America

Oct 15, 2025 / 15:41 pm

Spanning 19,000 square feet, the “Vatican Unveiled” exhibit features “artistic items with old-world craftsmanship” as well as “papal artifacts that show the humanity behind the leaders."

Catholic pro-life activist Savannah Craven Antao was assaulted in New York City on Thursday, April 3, 2025, while conducting a video interview with a pro-abortion advocate. Credit: Photo courtesy of Savannah Craven Antao

Pro-life influencer’s assault case dropped; Thomas More Society fights for justice

Oct 10, 2025 / 17:39 pm

Here is a roundup of recent pro-life and abortion-related news.

The relic of St. Gemma Galgani rests in the reliquary at the Newman Center at the University of Nebraska-Lincoln, Wednesday, Oct. 8, 2025. Credit: Corbin Hubbell

Relic that appeared to move on its own ‘not of supernatural origin,’ diocese says

Oct 10, 2025 / 15:07 pm

The viral video depicted a first-class relic of St. Gemma Galgani appearing to move of its own accord behind a display case.

FDA sign outside their headquarters in Washington, D.C. Credit: JHVEPhoto/Shutterstock

U.S. bishops: FDA approval of generic abortion drug is a ‘shocking inconsistency’

Oct 8, 2025 / 09:00 am

The Food and Drug Administration (FDA) approved the drug even as the administration is currently investigating the abortion drug for safety concerns.

Cardinal Pierbattista Pizzaballa tours the war-torn area surrounding Holy Family Church with the parish’s pastor in Gaza, Father Gabriel Romanelli. Credit: Photo courtesy of Latin Patriarchate of Jerusalem

Ceasefire deal, hostage release a ‘first step’ for peace, Latin patriarch says

Oct 6, 2025 / 17:13 pm

Cardinal Pierbattista Pizzaballa, the Latin patriarch of Jerusalem, called the Israel-Hamas ceasefire deal brokered by the U.S. a “first step” toward peace.

Members of Students for Liberty protest chemical abortions at March for Life, Jan. 24, 2025. Credit: Tyler Arnold/CNA

California law allowing anonymous abortion pill prescriptions endangers women, experts say

Oct 6, 2025 / 08:00 am

A new California law allowing doctors to anonymously prescribe abortion pills will endanger women, according to ethicists and medical professionals.

Young people listen to the stories of Christian youth with lived experience of mental health challenges as part of “The Sanctuary Youth Series” by Sanctuary Mental Health Ministries. Credit: Photo courtesy of Sanctuary Mental Health Ministries

Burned-out pastor builds global mental health resources for churches

Oct 4, 2025 / 07:00 am

The head of Sanctuary Mental Health Ministries, Daniel Whitehead, told CNA that amid an ongoing mental health crisis, the church can be a great resource.

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Report: Abortion declines even in states where it is still legal

Oct 3, 2025 / 10:30 am

Here is a roundup of recent pro-life and abortion-related news.

Girl Scouts, Cincinnati Archdiocese announce ‘renewed’ partnership after LGBT dispute

Oct 2, 2025 / 09:41 am

Last year, the archdiocese ended a 110-year relationship with Girl Scouts of the USA due to the group promoting gender ideology contrary to Catholic teaching.