Divisions among Christians are ‘a scandal,’ pope says at audience
The divisions that exist among Christians are a source of pain and scandal, and damage the credibility and work of spreading the Gospel, Pope Francis said.
Cardinal Kasper: Pope wants bishops to decide on Communion proposal
The author of a controversial proposal to make it easier for divorced and civilly remarried Catholics to receive Communion says he believes Pope Francis backs the measure but would not apply it without support from bishops at two upcoming synods on the family.
Jesus humbled Himself in washing feet, Bishop Nevares tells parishioners at Gila River mission
SACATON — Jesus’ humility was on full display with the act of washing the Twelve Apostles’ feet during the Last Supper, said Auxiliary Bishop Eduardo A. Nevares at the Holy Thursday Mass of the Lord’s Supper April 18 at St. Anne Native American Mission on the Gila River Indian Reservation.
Planning to see ‘Unplanned’ [VIDEO]
You have options in the Diocese of Phoenix, including several sneak peeks the night before its March 29 nationwide release.
Don’t look at me … And other advice from a parent with young kids...
On a recent Sunday, my 4-year-old and 2-year-old were “having a moment” during Mass. Either they both wanted me to pick them up at the same time or they were fighting over one of their Church-approved books. Whatever the cause, I’d taken them outside to sit on a bench in the Church courtyard until they calmed down.
Debating just-war theory in light of Islamic State and past Iraqi wars
In the days that followed Pope Francis' Aug. 18 remarks on U.S. airstrikes earlier in the month against Islamic State, the buzz was about whether the pope had actually given his consent to them.
Visiting archbishop at Red Mass: ‘Alleviate suffering,’ stay true to Church’s mission
Political seasons and politicians come and go, but for more than 700 years, the Red Mass has brought together lawyers, judges, public officials and community leaders to pray for the God’s strength and guidance.
Signs of new school year signal spiritual growth too
“It’s not education only. It’s formation,” explained one teacher-turned-principal.
Seminarian summer tour
Diocese of Phoenix seminarians are visiting parishes and missions in northern Arizona all week. They saved a seat for you at #semsonthebus.
MLK Mass homilist: King’s faith models universal call to make world more peaceful, just
With the nation divided following one of the most brutal political campaigns in American history, it may be more important than ever for the country to reflect on the values and philosophies of the Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr., said Fr. Manuel Williams, CR, the homilist at the diocesan Mass honoring the civil-rights icon on his holiday Jan. 16 at St. Mary’s Basilica.
