Articles by Tyler Arnold
China is removing crosses from churches, replacing images of Christ with Xi Jinping
Oct 1, 2024 / 08:00 amA new report details the Chinese Communist Party’s efforts to “exert total control” over the Catholic Church and other religious faiths within its borders.
Over 3,000 Catholics celebrate rosary with Dominican order at pilgrimage in Washington, DC
Sep 30, 2024 / 16:40 pmThe daylong pilgrimage, organized by the Dominican Friars of the Province of St. Joseph, saw a growth in participation from the previous year.
On the ground in Pennsylvania: Catholics are key swing voters in Harris-Trump showdown
Sep 26, 2024 / 11:25 amIn this politically divided state, the race’s outcome could come down to a few swing counties where Biden narrowly edged Trump in 2020 — and Catholics.
Ohio bishops call for compassion amid ‘unfounded gossip’ surrounding Haitian migrants
Sep 20, 2024 / 05:00 amThe letter comes after former president Donald Trump amplified online rumors about Haitian migrants in Springfield during the Sept. 10 debate with Kamala Harris.
Trump’s planned visit to Pennsylvania Catholic shrine with Polish president is canceled
Sep 19, 2024 / 17:15 pmThe campaign’s scheduled stop at the National Shrine of Our Lady of Czestochowa in Doylestown has been canceled. The reason for the change is unclear.
‘Catholics for Harris-Walz’ online meeting downplays abortion concerns among faithful
Sep 19, 2024 / 15:45 pmThe “Catholics for Harris-Walz National Organizing Call,” held on Sept. 18 at 8 p.m., was designed to rally Catholic support behind Harris’ campaign.
Donald Trump and Polish president to visit Catholic shrine in Pennsylvania
Sep 18, 2024 / 15:50 pmFormer president Donald Trump and Polish President Andrzej Duda will visit a Polish Marian shrine in the suburbs of Philadelphia on Sept. 22.
Democrats tee up ‘Catholics for Harris-Walz’ coalition
Sep 17, 2024 / 18:15 pmA virtual campaign event designed to organize Catholic support for Vice President Kamala Harris’ 2024 presidential candidacy is set to take place Sept. 18.
Senate Republicans block unrestricted IVF insurance mandate but still back other IVF bills
Sep 17, 2024 / 16:50 pmThe Senate fell several votes short of the three-fifths majority needed to end debate on the bill Tuesday afternoon.
USCIRF report: State Department rebuking religious freedom violators rarely changes policy
Sep 16, 2024 / 18:15 pmOut of 164 CPC designations, there has only been one “binding agreement” entered to address a religious freedom violation and only three new sanctions issued.
Nebraska Supreme Court approves competing abortion initiatives for November ballot
Sep 13, 2024 / 15:54 pmOne would establish constitutional protections for unborn children in later stages of pregnancy and the other would create a constitutional right to abortion.
Kamala Harris backers launch $15 million pro-abortion ad campaign in swing states
Sep 13, 2024 / 10:45 amThe advertisements will air in three important swing states: Michigan, Pennsylvania, and Wisconsin.
Ryan Anderson: The pro-life movement needs to shift to promoting chastity and marriage
Sep 13, 2024 / 08:51 amFor the pro-life movement to achieve its goal of eliminating abortion, it must first help bring about a dramatic change in societal sexual ethics, Anderson says.
Post-debate explainer: The truth about late-term abortions in the United States
Sep 13, 2024 / 06:00 amDespite what viewers heard during Tuesday’s presidential debate, more than a dozen states in the U.S. allow on-demand abortions after the point of viability.
South Carolina could execute a death row inmate every 35 days as death penalty resumes
Sep 11, 2024 / 09:20 amA South Carolina Supreme Court order decided that a five-week interval between executions was “reasonable” and “warranted.”
Trump, Harris argue abortion policy and records on immigration and economy in debate
Sep 11, 2024 / 08:50 amAs polls continue to show a tight race nationally and in swing states, the two candidates sought to appeal to middle-class voters and paint the other as extreme.
Mother Teresa’s ‘spiritual darkness’ was not depression or loss of faith, scholar explains
Sep 10, 2024 / 17:38 pmSt. Teresa of Calcutta’s “dark night of the soul” was a distinct charism that helped her build her faith and serve others, according to Professor Derek McAllister.
Catholic comedian Jim Gaffigan to host Al Smith dinner; Trump, Harris to attend
Sep 9, 2024 / 17:06 pmThe Alfred E. Smith Memorial Foundation Dinner, first held in 1945, is organized to raise money for charitable causes in the archdiocese.
Georgetown investigates vandalism of crucifix and Mary statue as ‘potential hate crimes’
Sep 6, 2024 / 13:15 pm“Anti-Catholic acts and desecration of religious symbols are deeply concerning, hurtful, and offensive,” read a letter sent to staff and students.
Nicaragua releases 135 political, religious prisoners; many still remain in custody
Sep 5, 2024 / 16:26 pmNicaraguan authorities released 135 political and religious prisoners following international pressure, but many critics of the government still remain behind bars.