Tyler Arnold

Tyler Arnold

Tyler Arnold is a staff reporter for Catholic News Agency, based in EWTN News’ Washington Bureau. He previously worked at The Center Square and has been published in a variety of outlets, including The Associated Press, National Review, The American Conservative, and The Federalist.

Articles by Tyler Arnold

Trump’s guests at joint session of Congress to highlight gender ideology and crime

Mar 4, 2025 / 17:45 pm

In Trump’s first address to Congress in his second term, the president will focus on the theme of “The Renewal of the American Dream.”

Senate Democrats block bill that would ban men from women’s sports

Mar 4, 2025 / 10:50 am

Although a majority of senators backed the legislation on a 51-45 vote, the proposal failed to reach the necessary three-fifths supermajority. 

Pope Francis health concerns top of mind at National Catholic Prayer Breakfast

Feb 28, 2025 / 19:30 pm

Speakers and attendees at the 2025 National Catholic Prayer Breakfast on Friday prayed for Pope Francis amid his ongoing ailments and emphasized a message of hope.

Vance leads prayer for Pope Francis at National Catholic Prayer Breakfast

Feb 28, 2025 / 18:15 pm

U.S. Vice President JD Vance led attendees at the 2025 National Catholic Prayer Breakfast in a prayer for Pope Francis’ health.

Faith & Reason Institute celebrates silver anniversary

Feb 27, 2025 / 08:00 am

The institute, which got its name from St. John Paul II’s 1998 encyclical Fides et Ratio, addresses issues of economics, politics, public policy, science, and technology.

Trump appeals court order to restart foreign aid as Catholic groups remain without funds

Feb 26, 2025 / 16:50 pm

The attorney general’s office filed an appeal late Tuesday after U.S. District Judge Amir Ali ordered the administration to supply those funds by 11:59 p.m. on Wednesday.

Trump celebrates end to ‘transgender insanity’ with thousands at CPAC

Feb 22, 2025 / 17:39 pm

U.S. President Donald Trump celebrated an end to what he called “transgender insanity” during his Feb. 22 speech to the 2025 Conservative Political Action Conference.

CPAC speakers hail school choice, end of gender ideology in public schools

Feb 22, 2025 / 08:00 am

“The public education system in America has literally failed the American people,” said Erika Donalds of the Independent Women’s Forum at a panel discussion Friday.

CPAC: Social conservatives shift from playing defense to offense

Feb 21, 2025 / 19:50 pm

Social conservatives at the 2025 Conservative Political Action Conference said they are relishing the opportunity to switch from a defensive to offensive posture.

At CPAC, Vance talks faith, says policies should help ‘choose life’ and ‘start families’

Feb 20, 2025 / 15:45 pm

“[People need to] stop thinking about babies as inconveniences to be discarded,” Vice President JD Vance said in a Thursday morning onstage interview.

Pro-life coalition launches $30 million Pro-Life Venture Fund to protect unborn

Feb 20, 2025 / 07:00 am

The new group, called the Life Leadership Conference, was formally announced on Tuesday, Feb. 18.

HHS Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. to study abortion pill safety questions

Feb 19, 2025 / 14:50 pm

Regulating or restricting the abortion pill has become an important cause for pro-life activists, as the drug now accounts for more than half of all abortions in the U.S.

Pro-life advocates decry Trump executive order expanding IVF access

Feb 18, 2025 / 18:05 pm

The move to expand access to IVF and lower its costs fulfills one of Trump’s campaign promises but puts him at odds with many members of the pro-life community.

Trump administration to investigate Virginia school districts over transgender policies

Feb 18, 2025 / 17:15 pm

The inquiry into the five northern Virginia school divisions marks the first formal investigation into whether schools are complying with the new federal standards.

Lightning strike sparks fire, destroys Legionaries of Christ home near Atlanta

Feb 17, 2025 / 16:50 pm

The building, which housed four priests and three missionaries, is located on Woodsong Trail in Cumming, Georgia, about 40 miles northeast of Atlanta.

Vance draws attention to lack of religious freedom, free speech in Europe

Feb 14, 2025 / 17:35 pm

“I come here today not just with an observation but with an offer,” Vice President JD Vance said in a speech to hundreds of high-ranking European leaders.

U.S. defense secretary pauses allowing transgender troops to enter the military

Feb 11, 2025 / 14:50 pm

Secretary of Defense Pete Hegseth issued a memorandum outlining the new policy on Friday, Feb. 7, which was made public on Monday, Feb. 10.

Google Calendar removes Pride Month, cultural heritage months

Feb 11, 2025 / 12:35 pm

A Google spokesperson said in a statement that the decision was made in mid-2024 and did not indicate ideological or cultural motivations for that change.

Justice Department ends lawsuit against Tennessee law banning transgender surgeries

Feb 7, 2025 / 18:00 pm

In a letter written to the clerk of the United States Supreme Court, Deputy Solicitor General Curtis E. Gannon said the DOJ is no longer challenging the law.

Catholic bishops praise Trump’s executive order barring men from women’s sports

Feb 7, 2025 / 16:00 pm

“We welcome the president’s executive order that protects opportunities for women and girls to compete in sports safely and fairly,” Bishops Barron and O’Connell said.