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Pope Francis will declare the sainthood of Blessed Jacinta Marto and Blessed Francisco Marto, two of the shepherd children who saw Mary in Fatima, Portugal, during his visit to the site of the apparitions May 13.

VATICAN CITY (CNS) — As extraordinary as the apparitions at Fatima, Portugal, nearly 100 years ago were, the sanctity of the shepherd children did not hinge on their having seen Mary, a cardinal said.

The recognition of the miracle makes it likely that the canonization ceremony for the two children will be scheduled soon with many hoping it will be during his May 12-13 visit to Fatima.

A Tucson man has launched a corporation that will establish a network of skilled nursing facilities to care for Alzheimer’s patients.

The sounds of native drumming and the sight of groups of matachin dancers performing in their Aztec inspired and regional costumes greeted the thousands of faithful as they arrived at the Phoenix Convention Center for the 38th Annual Arizona Rosary Celebration Oct. 13.

Before a congregation of more than 100,000 in St. Peter's Square, Pope Francis formally entrusted the world to Mary.

It is significant, perhaps even providential that the committee of the Arizona Rosary Celebration chose months ago to honor Our Lady of Fatima at this yearly event.

SOTTO IL MONTE GIOVANNI XXIII, Italy (CNS) -- The feast of Our Lady of Fatima, May 13, is the occasion every year for millions...

There are two women who have had a huge impact on my life as a Catholic, St. Teresa of Calcutta and Servant of God Dorothy Day. No matter how lost in my faith or angry at the world I feel, I turn to the lives of these two women. I am constantly amazed by their lives, especially their perseverance and commitment to solidarity. As Catholics, we are called to live out solidarity (one theme of Catholic Social Teaching) through recognizing that we are all one community. This theme has always held a special place in my heart because of the examples of our beloved saints.   

PHOENIX --- The participants in this year’s Diocese of Phoenix Men’s Conference already knew living a godly life involved leaning into God. What many received...