Articles by Tyler Arnold
California governor signs bills that would penalize schools that refuse to teach LGBT content
Sep 27, 2023 / 12:00 pmOne bill would centralize state authority over school curricula by fining schools that restrict books that discuss homosexuality and gender ideology.
Canadian bishops prepare for synod, discuss humanitarian efforts in Honduras
Sep 26, 2023 / 16:40 pmThe bishops gathered Monday in King City, Ontario, just outside of Toronto, for their four-day annual meeting.
Newsom vetoes bill that would make acceptance of gender identity a factor in custody court
Sep 25, 2023 / 16:54 pmThe California governor vetoed the legislation on Sept. 22 despite the bill receiving overwhelming support from Democratic lawmakers.
State of California sues pro-life pregnancy centers over abortion pill reversal drug
Sep 25, 2023 / 13:48 pmThe state’s lawsuit claims that there is no scientific evidence supporting the safety or efficacy of the abortion pill reversal drug.
Canadian bishops to meet Monday to discuss euthanasia, protection of minors
Sep 22, 2023 / 16:45 pmThe 2023 Plenary Assembly of the Canadian Conference of Catholic Bishops (CCCB) will take place Sept. 25–28 just outside of Toronto.
UN adopts resolution to protect ‘reproductive rights’ during next pandemic
Sep 22, 2023 / 10:30 amThe language, which was supported and endorsed by President Joe Biden’s administration earlier this year, prompted criticism from pro-life legislators.
Senate confirms military appointments, bypassing pro-life blockade by Tuberville
Sep 21, 2023 / 16:20 pmSen. Tommy Tuberville has blocked unanimous consent for seven months in protest of the Department of Defense’s pro-abortion policies.
Attorney General Merrick Garland reacts to accusation of DOJ’s anti-Catholic bias
Sep 20, 2023 / 19:25 pmAttorney General Merrick Garland called the suggestion of anti-Catholic bias “outrageous” and “absurd” when questioned about a Richmond FBI memo.
More Republicans hesitant on Ukraine funding as Zelenskyy talks to lawmakers, UN
Sep 20, 2023 / 18:50 pmA number of legislators are expressing reservations about sending more aid to Ukraine as President Volodymyr Zelenskyy is making his case to the U.N.
Vatican launches investigation into Australian bishop accused of child sex abuse
Sep 19, 2023 / 16:50 pmFormer bishop Christopher Saunders of the Diocese of Broome has been accused of sexually assaulting indigenous men and boys.
U.S. bishops urge ‘radical solidarity’ with mothers for Respect Life Month
Sep 19, 2023 / 13:30 pmArlington Bishop Michael Burbidge defined “radical solidarity” as “putting our love for [mothers] into action and putting their needs before our own.”
Pope Francis says ‘no to war,’ urges climate action in livestreamed chat with Bill Clinton
Sep 18, 2023 / 16:30 pm“It is important to spread a culture of encounter, a culture of dialogue, a culture of listening and of understanding,” Pope Francis said Monday morning.
Three more pro-lifers guilty on FACE Act charges, face up to 11 years in prison
Sep 15, 2023 / 20:20 pmThe activists were indicted on felony conspiracy against rights and violating the Freedom of Access to Clinic Entrances Act, also known as the FACE Act.
Bishops celebrate National Migration Week, highlight overlooked ‘right to remain’
Sep 15, 2023 / 19:10 pmThe U.S. Catholic bishops are highlighting the overlooked right to remain in one’s country during its weeklong celebration Sept. 18–24.
Cardinal Zuppi meets with Chinese official to discuss peace in Ukraine
Sep 15, 2023 / 16:10 pmCardinal Matteo Zuppi met with Chinese Special Representative for Eurasian Affairs Li Hui at the Ministry of Foreign Affairs.
Feast of Our Lady of Sorrows reminds us of the redemptive and salvific role of suffering
Sep 15, 2023 / 12:21 pm“If [suffering is] going to happen to the Mother of God, it’s going to happen to us all,” Professor Joshua Benson said.
Court rules California district can’t bar Christian athletic club from schools
Sep 14, 2023 / 14:00 pmAccording to the ruling, the San Jose Unified School District engaged in a “double standard” when it penalized the group based on its religious beliefs.”
Jesuits, Georgetown donate $27 million to fund for slave descendants
Sep 14, 2023 / 08:55 amWith the additional funding, the Descendants Truth & Reconciliation Foundation’s fund has now reached 42% of its five-year goal of $100 million.
Biden Justice Department asks Supreme Court to overturn restrictions on abortion pill
Sep 12, 2023 / 08:45 amThe Department of Justice filed the appeal on Friday to prevent limits on the abortion pill mifepristone.
91-year-old ex-priest indicted in New Orleans for alleged rape of boy in 1970s
Sep 11, 2023 / 12:40 pmLawrence Hecker was indicted on charges of aggravated rape, aggravated kidnapping, an aggravated crime against nature, and theft by a special grand jury.