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Rabbi John Linder: I'm a Rabbi Who Met with Pope Francis. His Interest in Arizona was Remarkable

April 25, 2025

Rabbi John Linder, who wrote this article, displays the Hebrew Bible he gifted to Pope Francis during a 2022 meeting at the Vatican. [Originally published by azcentral] I’ll never forget my encounter with Pope Francis. At the end of a nearly 90-minute meeting, I...

VIP Delegates Respond to Healthcare Threats and Strengthen Bonds for a Resilient Community

April 25, 2025

In a display of relational power and solidarity in action, Valley Interfaith Project (VIP)’s Delegates Assembly united over 100 leaders representing diverse faith and community organizations across the Salt River Valley.

Amor Concreto: The Legacy of Pope Francis

April 23, 2025

Pope Francis greets Monica Dorcey, West Valley Neighborhood Coalition It is with great sadness that we learned the news this Easter Monday morning about the death of Pope Francis. Over the past three years, we, as representatives of Valley Interfaith Project (VIP) and our...

Amid Rate Hikes, VIP Urges the State to Incentivize Affordable Housing Development

April 18, 2025

Amidst rate hikes and low-income housing tax credits set to expire this year, Valley Interfaith Project continues to urge State lawmakers to incentivize affordable housing development.

Catholic Sun: VIP Supports People on the Margins

February 28, 2025

[Excerpt] St. Francis Xavier hosted the first of several “Know Your Rights” sessions in January. These sessions, facilitated by VIP, empower immigrants by helping them understand their constitutional rights. VIP also ran a session to provide more information on immigration policies that are unfolding. ...