Tucson bishop tells clergy not to grant religious exemptions to vaccine, mask requirements
Bishop says objections to taking a vaccine or wearing a mask are unrelated to the Catholic faith.
Shock after swastika painted on door of Tucson synagogue
Rabbi says synagogue has been vandalized in the past but has never before been the target of antisemitic graffiti
The vision of Sama Alshaibi.
Also on Arizona Spotlight: Two American Muslim teens share the practice and meaning of Ramadan; and a mother and son talk about applying positive autism strategies during the pandemic.
House subcommittee discusses bill trying to save Oak Flat
During the hearing, lawmakers and witnesses made their cases for or against the bill, discussing religious, environmental and economic issues.
Apache Stronghold files emergency appeal in Oak Flat case
As the expected date of the land swap approaches, a nonprofit fights to save an Apache religious site from becoming a copper mine.
Oak Flat: Opposing op-eds try to sway public opinion
While Resolution Copper brought up the positive economic impacts of a mine, the San Carlos Apache Tribe calls out desecration.
Federal court hears case for preliminary injunction at Oak Flat
The judge said he will decide if he's going to temporarily stop progress on the mine by Feb. 12.
Mormon church sued for alleged role in Boy Scouts sex abuse in Arizona
Lawsuits allege cover up of sexual abuse
O'odham-led demonstration blocks highway north of Arizona-Sonora border crossing
Demonstrations against border wall construction on ancestral Indigenous land continue despite Quitobaquito closure.
Tucson mosque to celebrate Eid al-Fitr with drive-thru event
The holiday marks the end of Ramadan.
Arizona’s Catholic dioceses gradually reintroducing public mass
The Diocese of Phoenix has allowed pastors to resume services with limited attendance and masks.
Yaqui leaders restrict who can attend cuaresma ceremonies during coronavirus outbreak
Ceremonial leaders say this year only "cultural participants" can enter the grounds.
Opponents of proposed copper mine speak out about threat to Oak Flat
Indigenous and environmental advocates say the Resolution Copper Mine would irreparably harm the site of cultural and environmental significance.
A beacon of hope in a war-torn country
The story of an American who traveled to Syria to fight the Islamic State.
Family of 9 slain call on US, Mexico to address cartel violence
Suspected cartel members attacked the group Monday driving from Sonora to Tucson.
