Articles by Tyler Arnold
Gamblers are betting millions of dollars on who will be the next pope
May 7, 2025 / 07:00 amThe conclave has attracted global interest from Catholics and non-Catholics alike — along with tens of millions of dollars’ worth of bets on the outcome.
Trump’s Justice Department investigates Washington law threatening seal of confession
May 6, 2025 / 16:11 pmThe new law, signed by Washington Gov. Bob Ferguson last week, adds members of the clergy to the list of mandatory reporters for child abuse.
UPDATE: Trump dismisses criticism of AI image of him as pope: ‘The Catholics loved it’
May 5, 2025 / 14:57 pmTrump, who frequently shares memes of himself on social media, posted the image to Truth Social on Friday after joking that he would like to be chosen as the next pope.
Trump administration issues report on concerns over transgender surgeries, drugs for minors
May 2, 2025 / 18:23 pmThe Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) issued a report Thursday outlining concerns with doctors treating gender dysphoria in minors.
Cardinal Dolan, Bishop Barron to serve on Trump’s new religious liberty commission
May 1, 2025 / 16:53 pmCardinal Timothy Dolan and Bishop Robert Barron have been tapped to serve on a new presidential commission on religious liberty created by Trump on May 1.
Trump’s first 100 days: Catholics praise important wins, but immigration tension continues
Apr 30, 2025 / 17:43 pmTrump won the Catholic vote by double digits last November and since then has received praise from Catholics on several issues but skepticism and challenges on others.
Study of over 865,000 abortion pill patients: 11% suffer ‘serious adverse events’
Apr 28, 2025 / 16:52 pmThe study discovered that 10.93% of women suffer at least one “serious adverse event” within 45 days of taking mifepristone for an abortion.
What to know about Pope Francis’ Saturday morning funeral
Apr 25, 2025 / 18:36 pmSaturday’s funeral will kick off the traditional Novendiales, nine consecutive days of mourning for the suffrage of the late pope. He will be buried at the Basilica of St. Mary Major.
Catholic Relief Services ordered to pay ex-employee $60,000 in LGBT discrimination suit
Apr 25, 2025 / 18:16 pmThe dispute came down to the court’s interpretation of the “ministerial exception,” a legal doctrine that exempts religious entities from antidiscrimination laws.
PHOTOS: A timeline of Pope Francis’ 12 years as pope
Apr 25, 2025 / 08:00 amPope Francis was the 265th successor of St. Peter. Here is a timeline of key events during his papacy.
Professor fired for warning about child ‘gender transitions’ gets $1.6 million settlement
Apr 24, 2025 / 16:15 pm“Children deserve better than life-altering procedures that mutilate their bodies and destroy their ability to lead fulfilling lives,” psychologist Allan Josephson said.
Opus Dei postpones adoption of new statutes
Apr 24, 2025 / 11:30 amThe Catholic personal prelature Opus Dei has significantly reduced the scope of its two-week general congress that began this week, due to the death of Pope Francis.
Federal Task Force to Eradicate Anti-Christian Bias gets underway
Apr 23, 2025 / 17:26 pmPresident Donald Trump formally established the Task Force to Eradicate Anti-Christian bias on Feb. 6 by executive order.
During oral arguments, Supreme Court seems to support parental opt-outs for LGBT coursework
Apr 22, 2025 / 17:56 pmDuring oral arguments Tuesday, most of the justices on the United States Supreme Court appeared sympathetic toward parents in their lawsuit against a Maryland school board.
UPDATE: Trump will attend Pope Francis’ funeral in Rome
Apr 21, 2025 / 16:08 pmPresident Donald Trump ordered all federal and state flags to be flown at half-staff to show respect for Pope Francis and honor his memory.
Vice President JD Vance attends Vatican Good Friday service
Apr 18, 2025 / 12:05 pmOn his trip, Vance — who is a convert to Catholicism — will also be visiting cultural and religious sites and meet with Cardinal Pietro Parolin, the Vatican’s secretary of state.
Palestinian Christians double down on criticizing U.S. Catholic bishops on Israel, Zionism
Apr 16, 2025 / 18:36 pmAn ecumenical Palestinian Christian organization doubled down on criticism of the USCCB this week, accusing the body of dismissing concerns of Palestinian Christians.
Vice President Vance will meet with Vatican secretary of state on Easter trip to Rome
Apr 16, 2025 / 14:31 pmVance, who is a convert to Catholicism, will meet with Vatican Secretary of State Cardinal Pietro Parolin and Italian Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni during his time in Rome.
Initiative aims to boost Catholic priest vocations by shifting narrative on the priesthood
Apr 16, 2025 / 07:00 amThe Philadelphia-based nonprofit International Institute for Culture has launched the first pillar of its “Shepherding Future Shepherds” program.
Holy Week at White House features dinner with Christian leaders, religious service
Apr 15, 2025 / 16:52 pmThe White House is celebrating Holy Week with a Wednesday dinner and a Thursday religious service with Christians from a variety of communities.