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What's that dome-shaped church always under construction near downtown?

What's that dome-shaped church always under construction near downtown?

Plus, why is the church leader, Naasón Joaquín García, facing felony sex-abuse charges in California?

Valley 101 · The Arizona Republic and azcentral.com

September 30, 201930m 15s

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Show Notes

There's a tower and dome-shaped building south of Interstate 10 near 16th Avenue that seems to always be under construction. It's a church called La Luz del Mundo, or in English, The Light of the World Church. So what is the church and what do the members believe? And why is their church leader, Naasón Joaquín García facing 26 felony charges in Los Angeles County? Reporter Uriel Garcia and producer Taylor Seely find out. 

To learn more about the church, its history, and ex-churchgoers, read this in-depth article for azcentral.com subscribers. 

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