Pope shares his ‘dreams’ for Amazon region, its Catholic community
True to what the universal Catholic Church is, "Querida Amazonia" (Beloved Amazonia), seeks a Church present and active with "Amazonian features," which means local cultures are preserved, nature is protected and more.
State-sanctioned killing is not about love
Before you say: “He would say that, he’s a bishop,” please hear me out. When it comes to calls for euthanasia, I get it, I really do. A few years ago, I was close to death.
Editor’s Corner: We need to see Christ in those with whom we disagree
I noticed a very disturbing trend on social media a few weeks ago following the Supreme Court’s decision to redefine marriage to include same-sex couples.
God never shuts the door; church always must be open, too, pope says
The pope dedicated his catechesis to the symbol of the Holy Door, which will be opened at St. Peter's Basilica Dec. 8 to mark the start of the extraordinary Holy Year of Mercy.
Diocese welcomes five newly ordained deacons
Everything became official two or three months prior, but nine days before ordination, pending holy orders still seemed surreal.
God is mercy: Holy Year affirms belief Christians, Muslims, Jews share
In his official proclamation of the Year of Mercy, Pope Francis noted that the Christian profession of faith in God's mercy "relates us to Judaism and Islam, both of which consider mercy to be one of God's most important attributes."
University of Mary reserves new scholarship for active military
The university is offering an unlimited number of scholarships to undergraduate students on active duty.
CDA gears up to meet critical needs
The annual Charity and Development Appeal that supports individuals and families in need throughout the Diocese of Phoenix gets underway Feb. 8.
Arizona Bishops speak out against Prop. 205, which would legalize recreational marijuana
As the countdown to Election Day continues, the Catholic bishops of Arizona have spoken clearly about one measure on the ballot they hope will go down in defeat: the legalization of recreational marijuana.
Archbishop calls ‘9 Days for Life’ a ‘powerful prayer initiative’
More than 118,000 people had already signed up to pray this novena, which began Jan. 14.
