Articles by Tyler Arnold
Fort Worth nun forced to use bishop-appointed canon lawyer amid dispute with diocese
May 24, 2023 / 15:15 pmThe Carmelite nun is now appealing to the Vatican after the bishop refused to let her choose her own canon lawyer to represent her in the diocesan investigation.
Illinois AG report says nearly 2,000 were victims of clergy sex abuse over 70-year span
May 23, 2023 / 15:27 pmThe report released May 23 covers allegations from 1950 through 2019 within Illinois’ six Catholic dioceses.
Massachusetts panel says child abuse laws should protect transgender kids from parents
May 22, 2023 / 15:15 pmA state agency is asking for a review of child abuse laws to ensure they apply to parents who won’t let their children transition to another gender.
Carmelite nuns sue Fort Worth bishop over ‘grave misconduct’ in investigation of mother superior
May 19, 2023 / 15:00 pmNuns from an Arlington, Texas, monastery are suing the Diocese of Fort Worth and the bishop for alleged violations of privacy and more.
Catholic bishops, educators ask regulators to reject transgender sports rule
May 18, 2023 / 12:20 pmThe proposed rule would amend the current regulations set by Title IX to restructure how schools must address transgender issues in athletics.
Study: Most American corporations receive failing grades in religious freedom, free speech
May 18, 2023 / 09:45 amA report that reviewed the policies of 75 major American corporations found rampant disregard for religious freedom and free speech.
North Carolina lawmakers override governor’s veto of 12-week abortion ban
May 17, 2023 / 12:40 pmMost abortions will be banned after 12 weeks of pregnancy in North Carolina after Republican lawmakers voted to override Gov. Roy Cooper’s veto.
Nonbinary characters in kids’ Transformers show raise concern, backlash
May 17, 2023 / 10:06 am“Transformers: EarthSpark” launched in November as part of a growing trend that adds transgender or nonbinary characters to children’s television shows.
Congress should withhold funds from a politicized FBI, Chairman Jim Jordan says
May 16, 2023 / 15:45 pmJordan threatened to reduce the FBI’s funding during a hearing in which lawmakers debated whether laws are being selectively enforced against pro-life activists.
North Carolina governor vetoes 12-week abortion ban, faces override
May 15, 2023 / 13:17 pmThe Democratic governor’s veto puts the ball back in the lawmakers’ court, where Republicans enjoy a narrow supermajority.
Abortion roundup: NC governor to veto 12-week ban as state battles heat up across U.S.
May 12, 2023 / 16:00 pmNorth Carolina Gov. Roy Cooper’s veto may be overridden by Republicans.
Church commission investigates Baltimore Archdiocese role in slavery
May 12, 2023 / 14:40 pmThe commission includes academics, archivists, and other researchers who are poring through old documents and will unveil some of its findings this fall.
Florida bill to protect moral, religious beliefs of doctors, payors signed into law
May 12, 2023 / 08:25 amThe new law forbids employers from taking action against employees who refuse to provide services based on a conscience-based objection.
In swing-state Virginia, pro-life attorney general opts not to support abortion pill lawsuit
May 11, 2023 / 15:30 pmVirginia Attorney General Jason Miyares has refused to get involved and is instead defending a more moderate approach in the heavily divided swing state.
First British baby with DNA from three people is born after IVF procedure
May 10, 2023 / 10:05 amThe first baby born in the U.K. with DNA from three parents was born after doctors performed a revolutionary IVF procedure.
Does the Navy endorse drag shows? Tik Tok video has lawmakers demanding answers
May 9, 2023 / 10:00 amThe Navy’s decision to enlist a TikTok drag queen influencer as a digital ambassador has some lawmakers and others questioning the Navy’s thinking.
New Maryland law expands Medicaid coverage to include transgender procedures on kids
May 8, 2023 / 13:45 pmRepublicans in Maryland are criticizing Democratic lawmakers and Gov. Wes Moore for approving the expanded legislation.
EU Parliament criticized for displaying ‘vulgar’ depictions of Jesus and apostles
May 4, 2023 / 15:30 pmAn art exhibit at the European Union’s Parliament building in Brussels, Belgium, has prompted criticism from conservative politicians in Italy.
Utah’s bill protecting minors prompts porn site to block access to entire state
May 2, 2023 / 15:00 pmA Utah bill that is designed to prevent minors from accessing pornography online is set to go into effect on Wednesday, May 3.
California teachers sue over policy that forces them to hide students’ gender preference
May 2, 2023 / 11:10 amTwo middle school teachers in California sued their school district April 27 over a policy they argue could force them to deceive parents.