Articles by Tyler Arnold
Pakistan’s legislature passes bill to increase blasphemy penalties to life in prison
Aug 15, 2023 / 15:02 pmThe legislation would set a maximum penalty of life in prison for blasphemy with a minimum sentence of 10 years in prison.
U.S. lawmakers send letter in support of Finns on trial for citing Bible
Aug 11, 2023 / 13:46 pmMember of Finnish Parliament Päivi Räsänen and Lutheran Bishop Juhana Pohjola are facing a retrial for allegations of “hate speech.”
Philadelphia Archdiocese settles for $3.5 million in sex abuse lawsuit for deceased priest
Aug 10, 2023 / 15:21 pmThe lawsuit alleged that Monsignor John Close sexually assaulted a 14-year-old boy in 2006 when he took classes at a parish in Wayne, Pennsylvania.
Muslim, Christian parents rally outside Maryland courthouse for students’ religious rights
Aug 10, 2023 / 12:05 pmParents are fighting back against the Montgomery County Board of Education for mandating instruction of materials the parents say conflict with their faith.
Massive spending, large voter turnout amid defeat of Ohio’s Issue 1
Aug 9, 2023 / 15:15 pmThe initiative’s defeat, which took place amid unprecedented voter turnout, means a proposed abortion referendum is more likely to succeed in November.
Bishops protest Biden administration’s addition of abortion to pregnant workers protections
Aug 9, 2023 / 08:00 amThe U.S. bishops initially supported the bill but is now accusing the EEOC of distorting the law.
Ohio rejects initiative to change amendment process, easing the way for abortion referendum
Aug 8, 2023 / 20:13 pmThe initiative would have made it more difficult to adopt constitutional amendments via citizen-led ballot initiatives.
Nigerian bishops discourage military intervention in Niger after coup
Aug 8, 2023 / 07:25 amThe Economic Community of West African States threatened military intervention if Niger’s military refused to restore democracy within one week.
Ohioans go to the polls Tuesday for vote that could determine abortion laws
Aug 7, 2023 / 13:50 pmIssue 1 would raise the threshold needed to adopt a constitutional amendment via ballot initiative from a simple majority to 60%.
Dominicans pray nine-month novena ahead of September rosary pilgrimage
Aug 7, 2023 / 09:45 amAlthough the novena began in January, organizers are encouraging the faithful to pray the novena any time before it culminates in a national pilgrimage.
Judge halts law that would restrict Illinois pro-life pregnancy centers
Aug 4, 2023 / 16:10 pmCrisis pregnancy centers had sued the state over the law, which they say limits their freedom of speech.
Only a few Republican presidential candidates have committed to 15-week abortion ban
Aug 3, 2023 / 09:30 amHere’s a look at where the major presidential candidates stand on a 15-week federal abortion ban.
Groups sue to block Catholic charter school in Oklahoma; state leaders stand firm
Aug 2, 2023 / 09:30 amThe Statewide Virtual Charter School Board voted 3-2 in early June to approve St. Isidore of Seville Catholic Virtual School.
Pro-life pregnancy centers sue Vermont over law targeting their advertisements
Aug 1, 2023 / 10:20 amRepublican Gov. Phil Scott signed legislation on May 10 that allows the attorney general’s office to bring civil action against pro-life pregnancy centers.
Vice President Harris blasts states for enacting abortion bans, pro-life groups respond
Jul 31, 2023 / 15:05 pmVice President Kamala Harris lamented the growing number of states that have restricted abortion since the U.S. Supreme Court overturned Roe v. Wade.
Early voting on Ohio referendum high as November abortion vote hinges on outcome
Jul 28, 2023 / 09:00 amThe referendum, Issue 1, would amend the constitution to raise the threshold to 60% for such citizen-led initiatives like November’s abortion vote.
Here’s where abortion may be on the ballot
Jul 26, 2023 / 14:00 pmActivists have used citizen-led initiatives to put constitutional amendment referendums on the ballot that could enact a wide range of pro-abortion policies.
Police investigate alleged attack on pro-lifers outside DC Planned Parenthood
Jul 25, 2023 / 15:27 pmA pro-life sidewalk counselor told CNA that he was punched repeatedly and knocked to the ground.
Vermont snowboard coach sues school officials after being fired for transgender comments
Jul 21, 2023 / 15:22 pmBloch was fired on Feb. 9, just one day after he had a brief conversation with two students about the biological differences between men and women.
Louisiana lawmakers override veto, will ban sex changes for kids
Jul 20, 2023 / 14:50 pmRep. Gabe Firment, the primary sponsor of the legislation, said in a statement that the override is a “huge win” for Louisiana children.