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Statue of St. Paul in front of St. Peters Basilica (Vatican City). (Sculptor: Adamo Tadolini)

Conclave to choose the next pope starts May 7, Vatican says

The conclave will take place in the Vatican's Sistine Chapel, which will remain completely sealed off until the election is complete.
People stood in a line that snaked across St. Peter's Square to pay their respects to Pope Francis. His funeral could become a significant political event, with sensitive meetings on the sidelines.

Pope Francis' body lies in state ahead of Saturday funeral

For three days mourners will be able to pay their respects.
"Cathedral Rock Sunrise" taken in Sedona by Tim H. Murphy.

Journeys in space and mind.

On Arizona Spotlight: Join Pati Jinich as she explores "Panamericana"; and Tibetan Buddhist Lama Lodu Rinpoche visits Tucson to share ancient wisdom about our inner space.
Most Reverend Gerald Kicanas walks towards the entrance of St. Augustine Cathedral in downtown Tucson, Ariz., on Monday, April 21, 2025. The Apostolic Administrator and former Bishop of the Diocese of Tucson held a reposal mass for the passing of the Catholic Pope Francis who died on Easter Monday. The 266th Pope was 88 and suffered a stroke and cardiac arrest.

Southern AZ mourns passing of Pope Francis on Easter Monday

Former Tucson Bishop Gerald Kicanas held a reposal mass at the St. Augustine Cathedral in downtown Tucson.
Pope Francis, the first non-European head of the Roman Catholic Church in more than a millennium, died at age 88. Cardinal Kevin Farrell, a top Vatican official, announced the death of Pope Francis from the Casa Santa Marta on Monday morning.

Leaders and faithful around the world mourn the death of Pope Francis

Pope Francis, who reached out to the margins of society, has died at 88
Bishop of the Diocese of Tucson Edward Joseph Weisenburger.

Tucson Bishop leaving for Detroit

He will become Archbishop in late March.
Paula at age 12. She hadn’t been able to start school until age 8, after the war ended.

Remembering Paula Bronstein, a survivor of the Holocaust.

Also on Arizona Spotlight: Beth Colburn Orozco shares the story of her search for the daughter she never knew.
Abbess Victoria Murray, in an image from the documentary film "Final Vows", produced & directed by Victoria Westover.

Final Vows: A documentary on aging, caring and faith

Also on Arizona Spotlight, The Rogue Theatre celebrates its 20th anniversary season and "Stories That Soar!" presents a boy's remembrance of his father.
Two volunteers pack bags of snacks to pass out to unhoused people in Tucson at the Historic Y on Sunday, July 22, 2024.

Community group is helping the homeless and redefining religion

Two bishops in the Liberal Catholic Church International have traded preaching for community organizing.
A still from Charlie Chaplin's 1931 film "City Lights".

See - and hear - Chaplin's "City Lights", presented by The Fox Tucson Theatre and the Tucson Symphony Orchestra.

Also on Arizona Spotlight: NPR's Sarah McCammon on her autobiographical memoir "Ex-vangelicals"; and a story about lessons in Little league and life from Steve Braun.
A cross atop the San Xavier Mission.

People say they're leaving religion due to anti-LGBTQ teachings and sexual abuse

The Public Religion Research Institute poll found that the vast majority of those who are unaffiliated are content to stay that way.
Gethsemani Baptist Church in San Luis, Ariz.

An Arizona church known for feeding migrants now says the city is blocking its work

In a recent lawsuit, Jose Manuel Castro, pastor of the Gethsemani Baptist Church, says friction with the city of San Luis has forced the church to cancel multiple events.
Gabrielle Cardenas, Brian Eller, and Bishop Edward Weisenburger sit on a panel discussion moderated by Ellen Fisher, on Monday, March 18, at the St. Thomas More Newman Center in Tucson, Ariz. Fisher (left) is the assistant director of the Catholic University of America in Tucson.

Bishop Weisenburger and Catholic leaders champion environmental justice in panel discussion

Uniting faith and environmental stewardship to address the moral imperative of climate change.
Cochise County is looking to prepare the Miracle Valley Bible College property for auction. The property was deeded to the state in March 2022.

Cochise Supervisors approve $70,000 to clean up Miracle Valley Bible College property

The purpose of the funds are to prepare the property for auction later this year
First Presbyterian Church, which was one of the churches that burned in a suspected arson case in May of 2023, has been braced to stabilize the walls. December 15, 2023.

Two historic churches burned in suspected arson case in Douglas are taking steps towards rebuilding

Braces now support and surround one church; the other has been demolished
The west facade of Old Main on the campus of the University of Arizona. From August, 2019.

Pro-Palestine protest canceled following UA President statement

The protest organized by the Students for Justice in Palestine was one of many that were supposed to take place today.

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