Articles by Tyler Arnold
U.S. State Department will destroy contraceptives earmarked for foreign aid programs
Jun 6, 2025 / 17:27 pmThe State Department plans to destroy a reserve of artificial contraceptives that was previously set aside for distribution in developing countries through aid programs.
Trump foreign entry ban affects several countries with large Catholic populations
Jun 5, 2025 / 18:13 pmPresident Trump’s latest order restricting foreign nationals in 19 countries from entering the U.S. will impact six countries with majority Catholic populations.
Council of Nicaea: 1,700 years of Christian unity amid division
Jun 5, 2025 / 08:00 amThe first ecumenical council, known as the Council of Nicaea, is still accepted as authoritative by the Catholic Church, the Eastern Orthodox Church, and many Protestants.
Senate Judiciary Committee: Anti-Catholic texts found in 13 more Biden-era FBI documents
Jun 4, 2025 / 17:35 pmA report from the Senate Judiciary Committee has revealed that the 2023 anti-Catholic Richmond FBI memo involved coordination with field offices around the country.
Cardinal Dolan urges New York lawmakers: ‘Prevent, don’t assist, suicide’
May 30, 2025 / 18:23 pmCardinal Timothy Dolan of New York is asking state lawmakers to oppose a bill that legalizes voluntary euthanasia, also known as physician-assisted suicide.
Trump administration probes hospitals on transgender treatments for minors, HHS compliance
May 29, 2025 / 16:59 pmPresident Donald Trump’s administration launched an inquiry into hospitals that have provided transgender drugs and performed transgender surgeries on minors.
Pope Leo XIV signals focus on AI with nod to Leo XIII’s social teaching legacy
May 29, 2025 / 06:00 amThe new pontiff has signaled the direction he intends to take his papacy in handling certain social questions that need moral guidance, including artificial intelligence.
Catholic Relief Services urges Israel to let its humanitarian aid teams into Gaza
May 27, 2025 / 15:06 pmCatholic Relief Services is calling on Israel to resume allowing its humanitarian aid teams access to the Palestinian Gaza Strip to deliver food and other supplies to civilians.
Cardinal Dolan receives award from Becket for religious liberty leadership
May 24, 2025 / 08:00 amCardinal Timothy Dolan of the Archdiocese of New York was named the Becket Fund’s 2025 Canterbury Medalist.
New York court shields Christian photographer from ‘equal access’ sexual orientation law
May 23, 2025 / 15:51 pmThe ruling is narrow and only prevents the state from enforcing the law against the photographer for now while the litigation against the law continues.
Catholic Relief Services loses federal funds for 11 of 13 international food aid programs
May 22, 2025 / 18:13 pmThe United States Department of Agriculture ended funding for 11 of the 13 projects CRS operates through the McGovern-Dole Food for Education Program.
Catholic health leaders object to House-passed Medicaid reforms in ‘big, beautiful bill’
May 22, 2025 / 15:43 pmThe legislation, which now heads to the Senate, would add Medicaid work requirements for most adults without disabilities or young dependents under the age of 65.
In new interview, JD Vance explains how his Catholic faith informs his political views
May 21, 2025 / 17:02 pmIn an interview with New York Times’ Ross Douthat, Vice President JD Vance opened up about how his Catholic faith informs his political views.
UPDATE: President Trump extols Pope Leo XIV, meets brother Louis Prevost
May 21, 2025 / 05:15 amPresident Donald Trump and Vice President JD Vance met Pope Leo XIV's oldest brother, Louis Prevost, at the White House on Tuesday.
Catholic bishops praise effort to defund Planned Parenthood, trans surgery in budget bill
May 20, 2025 / 14:50 pmThe U.S. House of Representatives could prevent Planned Parenthood and other abortion providers from receiving Medicaid reimbursements for any services.
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Bishops Paprocki, Rhoades join Trump’s Religious Liberty Commission advisory board
May 19, 2025 / 17:57 pmBishop Thomas Paprocki, Bishop Kevin Rhoades, and Father Thomas Ferguson will join advisory board for President Trump’s Religious Liberty Commission.
Wilmington Diocese, politicians urge prayers for Biden amid cancer diagnosis
May 19, 2025 / 16:42 pmPoliticians from both major parties are urging the country to pray for former president Joe Biden after he was diagnosed with prostate cancer.
Trump names Archbishop Cordileone to Religious Liberty Commission advisory board
May 16, 2025 / 18:03 pmU.S. President Donald Trump has tapped San Francisco Archbishop Salvatore J. Cordileone to serve on an advisory board for the country’s Religious Liberty Commission.
Catholic groups voice opposition to proposed SNAP, Medicaid cuts in budget bill
May 16, 2025 / 12:34 pmBudget initiatives to cut federal funding for Medicaid and the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program are facing opposition from prominent Catholic organizations.
JD Vance, Marco Rubio to attend Pope Leo XIV’s inaugural Mass at the Vatican
May 15, 2025 / 18:23 pmU.S. Vice President JD Vance and Secretary of State Marco Rubio, both of whom are Catholic, will attend the May 18 inaugural Mass for Pope Leo XIV.