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VATICAN CITY (CNS) — In a video message to the people of Portugal, Pope Francis said he would visit Fatima as a pilgrim of peace and to entrust the world to Mary's immaculate heart.

For Dcn. Jim Hostutler, May 6 was a day of joy and of fatherly pride as the veteran deacon in the Phoenix Diocese watched the second-oldest of his seven children, Kevin, become ordained as a permanent deacon in the Archdiocese of Baltimore.

VATICAN CITY (CNS) — Science and religion are not at odds but are united in the continuing search for truth in unlocking the mysteries of the cosmos.

WASHINGTON (CNS) — President Donald Trump will visit the Vatican and meet with Pope Francis May 24 as part of his first foreign trip as president.

VATICAN CITY (CNS) — Just as it had been for centuries, Egypt can be a sign of hope for those who long for peace, Pope Francis said.

The Blessed Mother's message in Fatima 100 years ago is just as relevant today. Join area Catholics for discussions and celebrations marking the centennial May 13.

A hundred years ago, on the 13th day of every month from May through October of 1917, the Blessed Virgin Mary appeared to three children near Fatima in Portugal, bringing them an urgent message, calling for repentance and prayer, a message that has no less urgency today.

“I’ve met so many kids who have no idea what a true family or a true parent is. It’s so sad they don’t understand that,” Mark said.

"How wonderful would it be if the growth of scientific and technological innovation would come along with more equality and social inclusion," he said in a video talk played April 25 for 1,800 people attending TED 2017.

When it was suggested to Darren Handy that he take formation classes through Kino, he needed to consider the cost.