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In their first encounter, Pope Francis received U.S. President Barack Obama at the Vatican March 27 for a discussion that touched on several areas of tension between the Catholic Church and the White House, including religious freedom and medical ethics.

Years of study and prayerful reflection, bolstered by the loving support of family and friends, will culminate June 28 when Bishop Thomas J. Olmsted of the Diocese of Phoenix ordains three men to the priesthood.

Celebrating Mass before some 50,000 people, Pope Francis prayed that Christian values overcome demoralization in economically successful societies.

The André House of Hospitality west of downtown Phoenix is about to turn 30. Its outreach began with evening meals for homeless guests and expanded in response to need for clothes, transitional housing, showers and other services.

The Diocese of Phoenix has taken the next step toward completing the artwork in the chapel at the Diocesan Pastoral Center.

What began as a serious grassroots fundraising effort has turned into a night of laughter and fun that is appropriate for the entire family.

Beware of the devil, who wants a jealous, power-hungry and divided church, Pope Francis said.

Receive Communion every Sunday and read the Gospel every day to keep discouragement and the blues away, Pope Francis said.

At its best, media informs, inspires and engages. It creates unity and a common thread throughout a community, allowing people to share in the daily joys, sorrows and challenges of their neighbors. Media must provide for “an authentic culture of encounter” and serve to give voice to those on the margins of society.

Diocese of Phoenix seminarians are visiting parishes and missions in northern Arizona all week. They saved a seat for you at #semsonthebus.