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Katie Yoder

Katie Yoder

Katie Yoder is a correspondent in CNA's Washington, D.C. bureau. She covers pro-life issues, the U.S. Catholic bishops, public policy, and Congress. She previously worked for Townhall.com, National Review, and the Media Research Center.

Mosaic of Our Lady of Guadalupe inside Christ Cathedral in Orange, California. / Credit: Kate Veik/CNA

Mother’s Day 2024: 12 Catholic Quotes on Beauty of Motherhood

Here are 12 quotes from saints and Catholic figures on the beauty and significance of motherhood.

Alexander Andreyevich Ivanov's Appearance of Christ to Mary Magdalene (1835). / null

Here’s when Easter 2024 Officially Ends

Easter lasts for a total of 50 days, from Easter Sunday until the feast of Pentecost.

Pope Francis' Angelus message on Jan. 1, 2023, marked the solemnity of the Blessed Virgin Mary, the Mother of God. An estimated 40,000 people gathered in St. Peter's Square for the event. The feast day coincides with the World Day of Peace. | Credit: Vatican Media

Why are the Solemnity of Mary and the World Day of Peace Celebrated on the Same Day?

Jan. 1 marks more than the start of a new year — it is also the solemnity of Mary, Mother of...

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How to Pray the 300-year-old "Christmas novena"

The nine-day prayer begins on Dec. 16 and concludes on Christmas Eve.

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Why is Our Lady of Guadalupe patroness of the unborn?

The Virgin of Guadalupe is not only considered the patroness of the Americas, but she is also patroness of the...

Pope John Paul II in 1996. | Vatican Media

15 Quotes from St. John Paul II on His Love for the Eucharist

Catholics worldwide remember St. John Paul II on his feast day, Oct. 22. His “secret” to life and all that...

Pope Francis prays in front of a crucifix during his general audience on Oct. 26, 2022. | Vatican Media

Millions Still Suffer from Leprosy. Here’s Pope Francis’ Message About It

Pope Francis is calling on Catholics and people worldwide to remember those suffering from leprosy, or Hansen’s disease, ahead of...

Cardinal George Pell gives an interview to EWTN News in Rome, Italy, on Dec. 9, 2020. Credit: Daniel Ibáñez/CNA.

BREAKING: Australian Cardinal George Pell Dies at 81

Cardinal George Pell, prefect emeritus of the Vatican Secretariat for the Economy, died on Tuesday at the age of 81.

Pope Benedict XVI signs an apostolic exhortation on Nov. 19, 2011, in Benin. | Credit: Vatican Media

10 Quotes From Pope Benedict XVI on the Beauty of Love and Suffering

When Pope Benedict XVI published his first encyclical, he chose an everlasting topic: love.

The Story Behind Pope Benedict XVI’s Red Shoes

When Pope Benedict XVI resigned in 2013, he stepped down as the bishop of Rome — and out of his...

Meet Sister Bernadette, the Most Recently-cured Person at Lourdes

When she traveled to the small French town of Lourdes 14 years ago, Sister Bernadette Moriau didn’t know that she...

Archaeologists Prepare to Open "tomb of Jesus" Midwife’ to Public

A team of archaeologists has unearthed artifacts from an ancient Jewish burial cave associated with Salome, who according to some...

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How to Pray the "Christmas Novena" that’s Been Said for 300 Years

An Italian priest named Father Charles Vachetta is credited with writing a novena in 1721 to inspire his parishioners during...

Pope Francis meets with King Hamad bin Isa Al Khalifa at the Sakhir Royal Palace in Bahrain, Nov. 3, 2022. | Vatican Media

Pope Francis Calls for End of Death Penalty during Bahrain Visit

Pope Francis spoke out against the death penalty and the need to guarantee the right to life for all during...

Pope Francis addressed a group of Italian entrepreneurs Monday, Sept. 12, 2022, about the need to support working mothers. | Vatican Media

Pope Francis Asks Businesses to Support Working Women: They’re ‘afraid to get pregnant’

Pope Francis is stressing the importance of accommodating pregnant women as employees — and calling on the business world to...

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Pope Francis Gifts His "dearest friend", St. Joseph, to Canada

The 85-year-old pontiff gifted a statue of St. Joseph and the Child Jesus to the archbishop’s residence in Québec City.

Pope Francis meets with Prime Minister Justin Trudeau in Québec, Canada, on July 27, 2022. pool VAMP

Pope Francis Expresses "deep shame" in Canada, Warns of New "cancel culture"

Pope Francis asked for forgiveness for the harm done to indigenous Canadians by Catholics in a Wednesday address before top...

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Pentecost Novena: Here's How to Pray the First Novena

The first novena ever prayed is the Pentecost Novena, or the Novena to the Holy Spirit. This year, it begins on Friday,...

Pope Francis waves to pilgrims gathered in St. Peter's Square for the Regina Caeli on May 8, 2022. Vatican Media

Mother’s Day: Pope Francis Sends Moms "Our prayer, affection, best wishes"

In his Regina Caeli address, Pope Francis asked the faithful to celebrate their mothers in a special way on Sunday,...

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Our Lady of Fatima Pilgrim Statue Arrives in Ukraine Prior to March 25 Consecration

A special statue of Our Lady of Fatima has arrived in Ukraine, ahead of Pope Francis’ consecration of the country...