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.

“Jesus accompanies us, every one of us, in our temptations”: Pope Francis

Pope Francis highlighted Jesus’ 40-day journey in the desert, where he is tempted by the devil, as an example for...

Pope Francis delivers his Angelus address at the Vatican, March. 6, 2022. Vatican Media.

Pope Francis Sends Cardinals to Ukraine, Where "rivers of blood and tears flow"

Pope Francis condemned Russia’s invasion of Ukraine and expressed his solidarity with the country on Sunday.

A screenshot from the YouTube video of "Diary from Kyiv," a daily video and podcast series produced by St. Rita Radio, an EWTN affiliate in Norway. null

"I believe I'm holding Mary's hand," Catholic Journalist Chronicling War in Ukraine Says

A Catholic Ukrainian journalist is documenting day-to-day life in Ukraine following Russia’s invasion of the country — and sharing her...

Father Oleksandr Zelinskyi, the director general of EWTN Ukraine. Screenshot of Facebook post

"Our life is in God’s hands", Priest Ministering with EWTN in Ukraine Says

The Catholic priest who directs EWTN Ukraine plans to stay in the capital city of Kyiv while others flee to...

A nun at the prayer vigil for consecrated life in St. Peter's Square , Jan. 28, 2016. Alexey Gotovskiy/CNA.

Five Things to Know about the World Day for Consecrated Life

Consecrated women and men — together with Catholics in general — are invited to celebrate the World Day for Consecrated...

Pope Francis welcomes members of the Italian Association of Leather Chemists during an audience in the Clementine Hall of the Vatican Apostolic Palace on January 29, 2022. Vatican Media

Pope Francis to Workers: Turn to St Joseph During Covid-19 Pandemic

Pope Francis encouraged workers to turn to St. Joseph for guidance during the Covid-19 pandemic, during an audience at the...

Pope Francis is seen leaving a record store in Rome. Javier Martinez-Brocal/Rome Reports TV News Agency

"We must not lose our sense of humor": Pope to Journalist Who Caught Him Leaving Store

After a journalist reported on Pope Francis’ surprise visit to a record store, the pope surprised him back — by...

"Massacre of the Innocents," by Mariano Rossi (1731-1807), in the church Chiesa id san Giuseppe alla Lungara, Rome. Shutterstock

Meet the Holy Innocents: The "infant martyrs" Who Died for Baby Jesus

The Holy Innocents did not know Jesus, but they died in his place. Dec. 28 marks the feast of these...

Our Lady of Guadalupe. Sacred Heart Cathedral Knoxville via Flickr (CC BY-NC 2.0).

Why is Our Lady of Guadalupe Patroness of the Unborn?

Our Lady of Guadalupe is not only considered the patroness of the Americas, but also of the unborn. Here’s why.

Seton Hall University in South Orange, New Jersey, is partnering with the Catholic University of South Sudan (shown in the photo above) in the city of Yambia. Courtesy of Father Ibiko Morris Masiri

Catholic University of South Sudan and Seton Hall Partner to Foster Joint Initiatives

Seton Hall University and the Catholic University of South Sudan have entered into a partnership aimed at fostering student and...

Meet Our Lady of Kibeho in Rwanda, The Only Approved Marian Apparition in Africa

There is only one Vatican-approved Marian apparition that took place on the African continent: Our Lady of Kibeho.

Nigerian Christians displaced from their homes by Boko Haram attacks. Photo courtesy of the Diocese of Maiduguri.

Nigerian Seminarian in U.S. Calls for "prayer backed up with action" to Counter Violence

Religious persecution is rampant in Nigeria, where militant groups such as Boko Haram carry out abductions that appear to target...

South Sudanese refugees queue to receive water at a refugee camp near Kosti, Sudan, June 2017./ Aid to the Church in Need.

From Child Soldier to Catholic Priest: South Sudanese Cleric Who Lives to "give hope"

A Catholic priest is returning to the land where he was once abducted to “give hope to those who have...

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

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

On Mother’s Day, Catholics recognize two important figures: our mother, and Mary, Mother of God. In celebration of all that...