Articles by Tyler Arnold
How August and November ballot initiatives could affect abortion in Ohio: an explainer
Jul 19, 2023 / 13:20 pmOhioans are set to vote on two major ballot initiatives in the coming months, one in August and another in November.
Cardinal Zuppi meets with Biden to discuss humanitarian work in Ukraine
Jul 19, 2023 / 10:07 amThe pope’s special envoy met with President Joe Biden Tuesday evening to discuss the Vatican’s humanitarian efforts in war-torn Ukraine.
What is Bidenomics and how will it affect the economy and families?
Jul 17, 2023 / 16:10 pmThe president’s economic plan calls for higher taxes on the wealthy, and more spending on education and job training programs, among other things.
Appeals court rules Catholic school allowed to hold employees to moral religious standards
Jul 14, 2023 / 14:50 pmRoncalli High School in Indiana refused to renew the contract of a guidance counselor because she entered into a homosexual civil marriage.
Lawmakers grill FBI chief on anti-Catholic memo
Jul 13, 2023 / 13:00 pmThe internal memo, dated Jan. 23 and leaked to the press on Feb. 8, outlines a Richmond FBI’s investigation of “radical-traditionalist” Catholics.
Planned Parenthood asks court to block 6-week abortion ban in Iowa
Jul 12, 2023 / 13:45 pmPro-abortion groups are asking a district court to block Iowa from enforcing a six-week abortion ban that the Republican governor intends to sign.
Vatican releases schedule for Pope Francis’ Mongolia visit in September
Jul 7, 2023 / 14:30 pmThe pope will meet with government leaders, engage in interreligious dialogue, and celebrate Mass for the country’s small Catholic population.
Iowa governor calls special session to consider abortion restrictions
Jul 6, 2023 / 16:00 pmLawmakers will consider new abortion restrictions after the last effort was halted by the state Supreme Court.
Man shot at DC’s Catholic University was Kentucky high school teacher
Jul 6, 2023 / 10:28 amPolice believe that the two men knew each other, Catholic University of America President Peter Kilpatrick said.
Latin patriarch of Jerusalem condemns Israeli military action
Jul 5, 2023 / 15:10 pmPatriarch Pierbattista Pizzaballa condemned the military operation and bemoaned the damage to the Roman Catholic parish in Jenin.
Study: Abortion restrictions led to 9,800 more births in Texas over nine months
Jul 3, 2023 / 14:52 pmThe study was the first of its kind to investigate how abortion laws impact birth rates.
Indiana Supreme Court: Abortion ban does not violate state constitution
Jun 30, 2023 / 16:10 pmAccording to a Friday ruling from the Indiana Supreme Court, the abortion ban stands, but litigation is still ongoing.
Former New Mexico priest indicted on child sex abuse charges
Jun 30, 2023 / 14:08 pmDaniel Balizan, who had served in at least eight New Mexico parishes, could face 10 or more years in prison if convicted.
Franciscan friar gets 6 months in jail for blocking New York abortion clinic entrance
Jun 29, 2023 / 15:55 pmFather Fidelis Moscinski, CFR, was given the maximum penalty for violating the Freedom of Access to Clinic Entrances (FACE) Act.
UPDATE: Portland Archdiocese says schools department closure not due to gender ideology feud
Jun 29, 2023 / 12:35 pmThe archdiocese says it is reevaluating how to evangelize and “integrate schools more fully into our mission” given a changing environment.
Decision expected Friday in Christian wedding website designer case
Jun 29, 2023 / 10:19 am303 Creative LLC v. Elenis is one of four cases the Supreme Court has yet to decide before its term ends June 30.
Gallup poll: Church attendance sees slight uptick; still below pre-pandemic levels
Jun 28, 2023 / 07:00 amGallup surveyed more than 1,000 Americans in May, asking if they had attended church, synagogue, mosque, or temple within the week.
Religious freedom report shows dangerous trends in the West
Jun 27, 2023 / 09:00 amThe 2023 Religious Freedom in the World report released by Aid to the Church in Need highlights dangerous trends within Europe and the Western world.
Biden signs contraception, abortion executive order before Dobbs anniversary
Jun 23, 2023 / 13:45 pmThe order is intended to increase access to contraceptives over the counter, reduce the cost of contraceptives, and increase access for veterans.
New report: More than 50% of people live in a country with serious religious persecution
Jun 22, 2023 / 16:15 pmThe 2023 Religious Freedom in the World annual report reveals that 4 billion people live in nations where religious persecution is a serious problem.