Kate Quiñones

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

Los Angeles archbishop calls for day of prayer, Mass for peace and unity amid riots

Jun 11, 2025 / 15:16 pm

The archbishop has instructed parishes across the archdiocese to hold special Masses for peace and unity, encouraging Catholics and non-Catholics to pray for peace. 

Catholic bishops express ‘profound disappointment’ over Texas Dream Act reversal

Jun 9, 2025 / 16:06 pm

A federal judge has overturned the long-standing “Texas Dream Act” in a move the state’s Catholic bishops say undermines “just” immigration reform efforts.

Catholic journalist Ross Douthat discusses Pope Leo, religious revival, JD Vance

Jun 7, 2025 / 08:00 am

Ross Douthat shared his thoughts on all things American and Catholic in an interview with Catherine Hadro on “EWTN News in Depth” on Friday.

New therapy model offers 24/7 Catholic support through voice messaging

Jun 7, 2025 / 06:00 am

Catholic psychologist Greg Bottaro has launched a program called Integrated Daily Dialogic Mentorship to provide a new take on traditional therapy.

Kentucky ACLU drops suit challenging the state’s near-ban on abortion

Jun 5, 2025 / 17:34 pm

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

Trump administration rescinds Biden-era requirement for ER doctors to perform abortions

Jun 4, 2025 / 16:59 pm

The Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services, a branch of the Department of Health and Human Services, announced on June 3 that it would rescind the July 2022 guidelines.

Becoming Catholic: Everything you need to know about OCIA

Jun 4, 2025 / 07:00 am

What is the Order of Christian Initiation of Adults (OCIA)?

Assisted suicide bill stalls in Illinois Legislature amid Catholic opposition

Jun 3, 2025 / 16:20 pm

A bill to legalize physician-assisted suicide stalled in the Illinois General Assembly last week amid ardent opposition from leading Catholic voices in the state.

Government will conduct abortion pill review amid studies showing possible dangers

Jun 3, 2025 / 14:20 pm

FDA Commissioner Marty Makary said he is “committed” to conducting the review in a June 2 letter addressed to Missouri Sen. Josh Hawley.

Denver archbishop calls for prayers after anti-Jewish terror attack

Jun 2, 2025 / 18:27 pm

Denver Archbishop Samuel Aquila called for an end to anti-Jewish violence and urged the faithful to join together in prayer for the victims.

Vermont backs off of law targeting pro-life centers after lawsuit

Jun 2, 2025 / 17:07 pm

Vermont Gov. Phil Scott signed a bill repealing restrictions on pro-life pregnancy centers, allowing them to continue providing medical services.

Planned Parenthood to close 8 abortion facilities across the Midwest

May 30, 2025 / 17:53 pm

Planned Parenthood has announced the upcoming closure of eight of its abortion facilities across Minnesota and Iowa. 

Peer-reviewed study finds safety claims of abortion pill are ‘baseless’

May 30, 2025 / 06:00 am

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

‘Put the Guns Down’: Catholic sisters launch campaign to curb gun violence

May 29, 2025 / 08:00 am

The Sisters of Bon Secours are launching a citywide campaign against gun violence with seven other Catholic congregations in Baltimore. 

Pew study finds astrology, tarot, fortune-telling are popular: How should Catholics respond?

May 24, 2025 / 10:00 am

About 1 in 3 Americans are turning to New Age practices like rarot cards, astrology, and fortune tellers at least once a year, a recent Pew study found.

Holocaust remembrance center founded by Catholic nuns plants Anne Frank tree

May 24, 2025 / 06:00 am

The National Catholic Center for Holocaust Education at Seton Hill University held a ceremony to plant the small tree at the beginning of May.

Fertility clinic bomber linked to anti-natalist ideology

May 23, 2025 / 14:33 pm

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

How to become Catholic in 2025: A step-by-step guide

May 23, 2025 / 13:35 pm

The election of Pope Leo XIV earlier this month has led to a renewed interest in people searching for information on how to “become Catholic.”

Bishops applaud Educational Choice for Children Act, urge removal of ‘poison pill’ language

May 22, 2025 / 17:13 pm

The budget reconciliation bill that passed in the House this week includes groundbreaking school choice legislation that provides $5 billion in K–12 scholarships.

Catholic Charities aids Midwestern communities devastated by tornadoes

May 22, 2025 / 16:13 pm

Catholic Charities organizations are rallying to support communities devastated by the more than 70 tornadoes that tore through the central United States last week.