Articles by Tyler Arnold
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.
134 years later, Rerum Novarum inspires Leo XIV and still shapes Catholic social teaching
May 15, 2025 / 12:00 pmToday, on the 134th anniversary of the release of Rerum Novarum, CNA takes a look at the significance of this historic encyclical.
Christian camp sues Colorado to prevent males from using girls’ showers, sleeping areas
May 15, 2025 / 11:00 amCamp IdRaHaJe filed the federal lawsuit against Colorado’s Department of Early Childhood on Monday, May 12.
Pope Leo XIV embraces elements of Francis’ vision; some views still unclear
May 14, 2025 / 12:12 pmPrior to his elevation to the papacy, Leo XIV stayed out of the spotlight on certain reforms backed by his predecessor but maintained a close relationship with Pope Francis.
Lawyers for Mikal Mahdi allege ‘botched’ firing squad execution in South Carolina
May 12, 2025 / 18:06 pmAccording to a status report filed by Mikal Mahdi’s lawyers, the autopsy and eyewitness accounts of his death raise several questions about the execution.
Pope Leo XIV’s Augustinian brothers reflect on new papacy
May 10, 2025 / 08:00 amPope Leo XIV, born in Chicago in 1955, became a novitiate in the Order of St. Augustine at age 22 after graduating from Villanova University in 1977.
Trump, Vance, other U.S. leaders celebrate first American pope
May 8, 2025 / 16:32 pmU.S. President Donald Trump and Vice President J.D. Vance, along with scores of other elected officials throughout the country have expressed joy and excitement over the selection of the first American pope.