Articles by Tyler Arnold
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.
Trump-Vance campaign launches Catholics for Trump coalition
Sep 4, 2024 / 18:27 pmThe coalition seeks to show a contrast between Trump and his opponent, Vice President Kamala Harris, on key issues that are important to Catholics.
Biden’s claim that Harris has ‘moral compass of a saint’ sparks criticism from theologians
Sep 4, 2024 / 16:16 pmSome of Harris’ positions are inconsistent with saintly values, according to Catholic theologians and philosophers who spoke to CNA.
56,000 killed in Nigeria’s ethnic and religious violence; Christians disproportionately affected
Sep 3, 2024 / 18:05 pmThe violence left 55,910 people dead in 9,970 deadly attacks — as well as 21,621 people abducted in 2,705 attacks.
U.S. Catholic bishops on Labor Day: Honor ‘human dignity of all who labor’
Sep 1, 2024 / 07:00 am“We believe in the dignity of work precisely because each of our brothers and sisters is a beloved child of God, made in his own image and likeness,” the bishops said.
House lawmakers probe HHS on its backing of sex changes for kids
Aug 29, 2024 / 17:48 pm“We are concerned that HHS officials ... inappropriately applied pressure for changes to international pediatric medical standards,” Rep. Lisa McClain said.
Live Action president Lila Rose: ‘Trump is losing pro-life votes’
Aug 29, 2024 / 17:13 pmLive Action president Lila Rose is increasing her criticism of Donald Trump — arguing that his recent statements are alienating pro-life voters such as herself.
What is the Comstock Act? The 1873 abortion rules Trump won’t enforce
Aug 29, 2024 / 15:29 pmThe Comstock Act, signed into law by President Ulysses S. Grant in 1873, restricts the delivery of “obscene” and “vile” products and substances through the mail.
How Kamala Harris targeted pro-life pregnancy centers in California
Aug 28, 2024 / 15:07 pmFrom 2015 through mid-2018, the centers fought against a state law that forced them to display notices that include information about where to obtain an abortion.
New study claims bloodstains on Shroud of Turin consistent with torture of Christ
Aug 27, 2024 / 14:45 pmGiulio Fanti claims that a macroscopic and microscopic analysis of the bloodstains accurately reflects “the physical conditions relating to Jesus Christ.”