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Tony Gutierrez

Tony Gutiérrez is an OSV News correspondent. He writes from Texas.

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The entrance of the Arizona Supreme Court is pictured in Phoenix April 11, 2024. Just shy of two weeks after a unanimous ruling on clergy-penitent privilege, the high court issued another unanimous decision Aug. 12, 2026, setting precedent for what qualifies as "confession," again creating legal implications for the Catholic Church's confessional seal. (OSV News photo/Bob Roller)

Second ruling in two weeks: Arizona court narrows what counts as confession

Tony Gutierrez|Aug 20, 2026|4 Min Read

A confessional is seen in a file photo. A unanimous July 30, 2026, decision by Arizona's Supreme Court in a case involving the Church of Latter-day Saints upheld a broad definition of clergy-penitent privilege. The Catholic dioceses of Arizona -- Phoenix, Tucson and Gallup, New Mexico (which includes parts of Arizona) -- filed a friend-of-the-court brief in support of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, along with other groups. (OSV News photo/Nancy Phelan Wiechec)

Church doctrine, not courts, define confession says Arizona Supreme Court

Tony Gutierrez|Aug 12, 2026|6 Min Read

The Rother family farm in Oklahoma is seen in an image from the documentary "American Martyr: The Stanley Rother Story," which is scheduled to be released in theaters nationwide Aug. 26-27, 2026. The documentary tells the story of Blessed Stanley Rother, born and raised on the farm, through those who knew him, parishioners, catechists and family members, as well as those currently involved in his cause for canonization. (OSV News photo/Archdiocese of Oklahoma City) Editors: best quality available.

'American Martyr' documentary on Blessed Stanley Rother hits theaters in August

Tony Gutierrez|Jul 10, 2026|7 Min Read

People in Nogales, Mexico, march during the "Restore Protections for Holy Families: Prophetic Action to #SaveAsylum" demonstration Sept. 25, 2021. (CNS photo/courtesy Ignatian Solidarity Network)

Migrants, advocates gather at border, call on Biden to 'save our asylum'

Tony Gutierrez|Sep 28, 2021|7 Min Read

The U.S. Capitol is reflected on an ambulance in Washington July 16, 2020. (CNS photo/Tom Brenner, Reuters)

Scholar urges Catholics to have courage to speak out against Equality Act

Tony Gutierrez|Apr 7, 2021|6 Min Read

In this 2016 file photo, Carmen Dolny and Rosie Garcia display a banner showing an image of Jesuit Father Eusebio Francisco Kino at the Tumacacori National Historical Park in Tumacacori, Ariz. Often referred to as Padre Kino, the legacy of the 17th century priest was reflected upon during an August 2020 memorial Mass. (CNS photo/Nancy Wiechec)

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Bishops reflect on Padre Kino's legacy after his virtual birthday celebration

Tony Gutierrez|Sep 2, 2020|4 Min Read

In this 2017 file photo, an equine statue of Jesuit Father Eusebio Kino sits along Kino Parkway in Tucson, Ariz. On July 13, 2020, Pope Francis recognized Father Kino's heroic virtues, giving him the title "venerable" and advancing his sainthood cause. (CNS photo/Nancy Wiechec)

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Padre Kino, declared venerable, known as 'patron saint of borderlands'

Tony Gutierrez|Jul 15, 2020|6 Min Read

Phoenix Bishop Thomas J. Olmsted waves to people in the pews following a special Mass for the forgiveness of the sin of racism at Ss. Simon and Jude Cathedral in Phoenix June 8, 2020. (CNS photo/Tony Gutierrez)

Injustice of racism perpetuated by indifference, says bishop

Tony Gutierrez|Jun 11, 2020|5 Min Read

In an apostolic exhortation published Dec. 30

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Bishop urges parents commit families to deeper relationship with Christ

Tony Gutierrez|Feb 15, 2019|6 Min Read

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