Articles by Tyler Arnold
Ohio voters overwhelmingly approve amendment enshrining abortion in state constitution
Nov 7, 2023 / 21:28 pmWith 59% of the vote tallied, nearly 56% of voters selected “yes” for the adoption of Issue 1, in contrast to only 44% who chose “no.”
U.S. bishops back 15-week abortion ban as ‘positive step’ forward
Nov 7, 2023 / 14:05 pmArlington Bishop Michael Burbidge also emphasized that the Church urges that the government protect preborn children from the moment of conception.
Virginia’s legislative elections could seal fate of 15-week abortion ban proposal
Nov 6, 2023 / 16:15 pmAll 40 Virginia Senate seats and all 100 Virginia House of Delegates seats will be on the ballot on Tuesday.
Hundreds of pro-life students fight to prevent passage of Ohio abortion referendum
Nov 3, 2023 / 17:01 pmIn addition to door-knocking, some pro-life students have been active on their campuses, encouraging their classmates to oppose Issue 1.
Ohio abortion supporters outraise pro-life side 3 to 1 ahead of November referendum
Nov 2, 2023 / 15:22 pmSupporters of the effort to enshrine a right to abortion in the Ohio Constitution outraised their pro-life opponents by a margin of nearly 3 to 1 in recent months.
Pro-abortion vandals target Ohio Catholic churches, schools before Issue 1 vote
Nov 1, 2023 / 16:53 pmOne church was defaced with pro-abortion messages spray-painted on a window and more than a dozen other church properties had signs stolen or destroyed.
U.S. bishops renew call for peace in the Holy Land
Oct 31, 2023 / 13:11 pmThe U.S. bishops are renewing their call for peace in the Holy Land as the Israel-Hamas war moves towards it second month and casualties continue to grow.
Catholic pro-abortion group funds ‘billboard blitz’ ahead of Ohio Issue 1 vote
Oct 30, 2023 / 16:54 pmIssue 1 would amend the state constitution to add a new right to “reproductive freedom,” which includes “abortion” and “contraception,” among other things.
Moscow Archdiocese urges return of memorial for bishop imprisoned by Stalin regime
Oct 27, 2023 / 15:45 pmEarlier this month, plaques dedicated to political and religious prisoners who died at Vladimir Central Prison under the communist regime were removed.
Tennessee sues Biden administration, says HHS diverted health funds to Planned Parenthood
Oct 26, 2023 / 09:45 amTennessee Attorney General Jonathan Skrmetti is suing the Biden administration in response to a federal decision to redirect millions of dollars.
Colorado can’t refuse state funds to Christian school over gender policies
Oct 25, 2023 / 16:55 pmA judge has ruled that the state cannot discriminate against the Darren Patterson Christian Academy based on its religious beliefs about gender ideology.
Catholic scholars sign essay on advancing culture that puts ‘life at the center’
Oct 25, 2023 / 10:00 amNearly 30 prominent Catholic scholars have signed on to an essay calling for advancing “a Catholic vision of the human person.”
Pilgrims trek 12 miles to St. John Paul II shrine to honor feast day
Oct 24, 2023 / 11:51 amThe walking pilgrimage began in Silver Spring, Maryland, and ended at the St. John Paul II National Shrine in northeast Washington, D.C.
Ukraine Parliament advances bill seen to ban Russia-linked Orthodox church from country
Oct 24, 2023 / 10:50 amThe law is widely seen as targeting the Ukrainian Orthodox Church of the Moscow Patriarchate (UOC).
Pro-life movement steps up ground efforts to defeat Ohio abortion amendment
Oct 20, 2023 / 13:56 pm“We’re really running a full-scale presidential-level campaign here in Ohio, leaving no stone unturned,” one pro-life activist said.
Portland Archdiocese: New office will integrate schools into evangelization mission
Oct 20, 2023 / 13:00 pmThe Archdiocese of Portland has launched a new office focused on bringing diocesan schools more fully into the Church’s mission of evangelization.
Jordan fails on second vote in struggle to secure House speakership
Oct 18, 2023 / 15:04 pmThe Republican failed twice to secure the vacant Speaker of the House chair, falling short of just a few dozen votes.
Pro-life groups warn of late abortions in Ohio Issue 1. Here’s what the initiative says
Oct 17, 2023 / 10:50 amVague language in the proposed amendment could strip away parental rights and lead to late-term, partial-birth abortions on demand there, opponents say.
Heads of churches in Jerusalem call on Israel to allow humanitarian aid to go to Gaza
Oct 13, 2023 / 18:40 pm“We call upon all parties to de-escalate this war in order to save innocent lives while still serving the cause of justice,” the joint statement said.
Florida judge slams ‘transgender ideology’ in defense of teacher fired over pronouns
Oct 13, 2023 / 15:26 pmThe judge said the Miami-Dade school district had imposed “transgender ideology” on the teacher, calling it a secular “state-sponsored religion.”