This church was "discovered" by Portuguese missionaries in the 16th century. After attempts to "latinize" the rite, many broke away to form their own rite under the control of the Syrian Patriarch.

Neyoy Ruiz, seen here on Monday, will begin living inside the church with his family today, barring a change in his status. Kelly Presnell / Arizona Daily Star Karla Neyoy and her husband came to ...

Pope Leo XIV calls for church to 'illuminate dark nights' in first mass remarks as world celebrates election of first American pontiff in the Vatican ...