Slain priest’s killer sentenced to life in prison

The man arrested for the 2014 murder of Fr. Kenneth Walker, FSSP, and the aggravated assault on Fr. Joseph Terra, FSSP, will spend the rest of his life in prison. That was the decision of Maricopa County Superior Court Judge Pete Reinstein at a sentencing hearing April 7.

Holy Week [VIDEO]

A refresher on Lent's concluding days: Holy Week.

U.S. bishop remembers Martin Luther King at Vatican development meeting

"The racial divide in the United States and, sadly, in the Catholic Church in the United States is not something of the past. It is very much something of the present," the bishop said.

Faith at the Final Four

The life of the Church will factor into Final Four festivities in Phoenix this weekend.

Arizona strengthens conscience protections for health care workers

(CNA/EWTN News) — Health care providers and institutions opposed to assisted suicide gained more legal protections under a new Arizona law that aims to help ensure doctors and nurses aren’t fired for their beliefs if the practice is ever legalized.

Anointing of the sick brings spiritual, sometimes physical healing

Sammy Cibulka, a 17-year-old Brophy student who has been battling a rare form of an aggressive cancer, stood before Bishop Thomas J. Olmsted to receive the Anointing of the Sick.

Spellers with parish, school ties vie in state bee

With 27 of State 48’s top elementary school spellers gathered in one room — in this case the KAET studios at Arizona State University’s downtown campus — there’s bound to be some stiff competition.

More drama, the good kind, awaits in special theater at Gilbert parish

“A Man for All Seasons,” which tells the story of St. Thomas More’s final months of life, runs April 28-29 as the premiere show at St. Anne.

Pope recognizes miracle attributed to Fatima visionaries

The recognition of the miracle makes it likely that the canonization ceremony for the two children will be scheduled soon with many hoping it will be during his May 12-13 visit to Fatima.

Church leaders: Restoration on Jesus’ tomb signals new cooperation

Some did not believe the three churches could overcome their centuries-old disagreements, but the project was a sign that "with God, nothing is impossible." All three will celebrate Easter the same day this year.