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Valley

Methodist church closing in Phoenix after 154 years

Spanish

Miércoles de Ceniza: El inicio de la Cuaresma y tiempo de conversión

La iglesia católica se prepara para la Cuaresma que inicia con el Miércoles de Ceniza. Lo que esto significa y cómo puede vivir este día al máximo.
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Posible bendición a parejas del mismo sexo o en ‘situación irregular’ aprobada por el Papa Francisco

El Dicasterio para la Doctrina de la Fe emitió un documento aprobado por el Pontífice sobre posible bendición a parejas del mismo sexo sin ningún ritual matrimonial.
Education

Former American Idol contestant pushes church-state boundaries by distributing religious materials to AZ students

An attorney with the nonprofit Secular AZ Alliance said the events likely violated the Constitution and the rights of students and parents.
Education

'That is a violation of the First Amendment': Secular advocates alarmed after Christian books distributed at AZ school assembly

“Schools absolutely cannot proselytize. They cannot,” said attorney Dianne Post.
Spanish

Papa Francisco: La homosexualidad no es un crimen

El Papa Francisco dijo que la Iglesia Católica puede y debe trabajar para poner fin a las leyes que criminalizan la homosexualidad.
Arizona

Mental health ministry opens at Phoenix diocese

The ministry will train priests and deacons in the basics of mental health awareness
Health

Phoenix Bishop focused on mental health and its effects

The ministry will train priests and deacons in the basics of mental health awareness.
Faith

Street named to honor late Bishop Thomas in Phoenix

A new street in Phoenix was dedicated to late civil rights and community leader, Bishop Thomas. He served at Pilgrim Rest Baptist Church for more than 30 years.
Faith

Phoenix nun celebrates 50 years as school principal

At Saints Simon & Jude Cathedral School, not all pillars are made of stone.
Spanish

Asume el cargo el nuevo obispo de la Diócesis de Phoenix

El obispo John P. Dolan supervisará la diócesis de Phoenix, que incluye a 1.1 millones de católicos en 94 parroquias.
Faith

Diocese of Phoenix installs new bishop

Bishop John P. Dolan will oversee the Phoenix diocese which includes 1.1 million Catholics in 94 parishes.