U.S. bishops’ group travels to Iraq, meets with those who fled ISIS

One of Iraq's Christians chased out of her historic homeland quietly prayed the rosary as a bishop who traveled halfway around the world to meet her and others displaced celebrated Mass for them.

ASU students have newly dedicated ‘home away from home’

When Fr. Rob Clements, pastor and director of the All Saints Catholic Newman Center, handed over the architectural plans to Bishop Thomas J. Olmsted, it signaled completion of a 15-year-old dream to build more efficient space for worship and fellowship.

Former senator’s daughter discusses gift of life, sister Bella’s story

For Elizabeth Santorum and her family, this year's March for Life theme of "Every Life Is a Gift" has special significance.

In the shadows: Youth rally features tangible reminder of lives lost to abortion

Hundreds of young Catholics throughout the Diocese of Phoenix showed their love for life in its earliest stage Jan. 23.

Persecuted for faith, Christians are united in bloodshed, pope says

Christians are united in bloodshed as they suffer from violence and persecution in various parts of the world, Pope Francis told Christian leaders.

Ecumenical gathering highlights shared belief in Christ

Valley faith communities gathered for an evening of prayer in honor of the Week of Prayer for Christian Unity.

Students to converge on Capitol for annual Catholic Schools Week celebration

Thousands of Catholic school students, educators and families will rally at the Arizona State Capitol on Jan. 28 to demonstrate their support and appreciation for school choice legislation. The noontime event will feature the Catholic bishops of Arizona, Governor Doug Ducey, and legislative leadership.

Young woman ready for religious life

She’s the oldest sister, yet also the youngest.

Redhawks logo hatched at BenU Mesa in time for spring sports

Benedictine University at Mesa debuted its new Redhawks athletic logo during a school spirit celebration that sent students home with Redhawk T-shirts and pennants.

Catholic Charities prepares for influx of sex trafficking victims during Super Bowl

A Super Bowl host city must prepare for a rise in tourism, and even more so, for an increased number of sex-trafficking victims.