Arizona
Amid Catholic opposition, House passes GOP-backed border security bill
By Alejandra Molina — May 12, 2023
(RNS) — Bishop Mark Seitz of El Paso called the bill 'harmful' and 'extreme' in a letter signaling the US bishops’ opposition to the legislation. The legislation is not likely to pass the Democrat-controlled Senate.
Arizona court upholds clergy privilege in child abuse case
By Michael Rezendes and Jason Dearen — April 14, 2023
This church's negligence in reporting abuse, the lawsuit argues, allowed a father to continuing abusing the girl for as many as seven years, a time in which he also abused the girl’s infant sister.
Jews, Muslims, Sikhs and Christians unite in support for Apache fight to save Oak Flat
By Alejandra Molina — January 18, 2023
(RNS) — Congress approved the transfer of the land to Resolution Copper in 2014 in exchange for 6,000 acres elsewhere, but the Western Apache claim that the site has unique spiritual meaning.
Faith-based groups on border unswayed after lawmakers’ call to investigate them
By Alejandra Molina — December 22, 2022
(RNS) — ‘The gospel compels us to do so. If that’s unpopular with certain members of Congress, so be it,’ said Anthony Granado with Catholic Charities USA.
Across the US, Native Americans are fighting to preserve sacred land
By Alejandra Molina and Emily McFarlan Miller — November 29, 2022
(RNS) — ‘It’s important that we unify, and we work together, and share the teachings to protect our sacred areas because once God, once our sacred and holy places are gone, we will no longer exist. Our religion will be gone forever,’ said one Native American activist.
Apaches get rehearing in fight to preserve Oak Flat, a sacred site in Arizona
By Alejandra Molina — November 17, 2022
(RNS) — ‘The government protects historical churches and other important religious landmarks, and our site deserves no less protection,’ Apache Stronghold founder Wendsler Nosie Sr. said.
Ahead of midterms, faith plays central role in Republican efforts to win Latino votes
By Alejandra Molina — October 31, 2022
(RNS) — Pew Research Center data looking at 2022 midterm election preferences of Latinos shows that some of the sharpest differences in candidate choice are by religion.
Southern governors sending migrants north face a crisis of faith
By Jonathan Merritt — September 16, 2022
(RNS) — It’s getting harder for a politician to adhere to Christian morals and get elected president.
Apaches urge rehearing in fight to preserve sacred site in Arizona
By Alejandra Molina — September 6, 2022
(RNS) — ‘It affects Indian country as well as all religious organizations,’ said Apache Stronghold founder Wendsler Nosie Sr.
Judge limits privilege defense in AZ Mormon sex abuse case
By Michael Rezendes — August 19, 2022
(AP) - The church has filed a legal motion asking Cardinal to delay implementing her order until it contests her findings with the Arizona Court of Appeals.
Mine can be built on Apache sacred site, Oak Flat, federal appeals court rules
By Alejandra Molina — June 27, 2022
(RNS) — The Apache Stronghold coalition said they will appeal to the US Supreme Court.
In Los Angeles, spiritual convoy urges unity to preserve Apache sacred site Oak Flat
By Alejandra Molina — October 18, 2021
MALIBU, Calif. (RNS) — Apache Stronghold — a coalition of Apaches, other Native peoples and non-Native supporters seeking to preserve Oak Flat — gathered Sunday at the Wishtoyo Chumash Village in Malibu in Los Angeles County as part of a spiritual convoy to San Francisco.
Border dispatches: Mayor says local crime rate hides citizens’ values
By Doug Pagitt — October 14, 2021
(RNS) — A 3,200-mile bike ride along the U.S.-Mexico border to see what America’s immigration policy looks like in action.
Airman convicted of kidnapping, killing Mennonite teacher
By Felicia Fonseca — October 14, 2021
On Wednesday, a jury in Arizona found U.S. Air Force airman Mark Gooch guilty of kidnapping and first-degree murder in Sasha Krause’s killing.
‘Spiritual convoy’ heads to California hearing on Apache sacred site at Oak Flat
By Alejandra Molina — October 6, 2021
(RNS) — Apache Stronghold members will stop on their way to meet with Native American communities and faith leaders before an Oct. 22 court hearing.
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