Clothe the Naked: Aurora Hernandez outfits men, women with dignity

Growing up in Phoenix as one of 10 children, Aurora Hernandez experienced firsthand the struggles of poverty. Her father worked for a meat company, and she and her siblings shoveled manure and cleaned out the animal pens. Her mother made dresses for the girls out of old flour sacks.

Confirmation season boosts children’s strength to grow in spirit, service

The Easter season ushers in renewed joy and grace made particularly evident through the sacrament of Confirmation.

Hispanic leaders from across the religious, political spectrum sign ‘Declaration of Values’

Hispanic leaders came together in front of the state Capitol May 14 to publicly sign a declaration of values that addresses threats to the family.

People of faith must advocate for religious liberty, says House speaker

He made the comments at the 12th annual National Catholic Prayer Breakfast, which drew a record high of about 1,300 attendees.

Priestly president bids farewell to Brophy

Jesuit Father Edward Reese is stepping down as president of Brophy College Preparatory shortly after the May 21 graduation.

Economy of exclusion, inequality caused growth of poverty, pope says

The impact is clear even in the most developed countries where poverty and social decay "represent a serious threat to families, the middle class and youth, Pope Francis said May 13.

Pope tells women religious Vatican will study women deacons

Pope Francis told some 900 superiors general, representing almost 500,000 sisters around the world, he would set up a commission to study the New Testament deaconesses.

Pope names new bishop for Phoenix Byzantine Eparchy, accepts Bishop Dino’s resignation

PHOENIX — Pope Francis has appointed Bishop John Stephen Pazak as the fifth bishop of the Holy Protection of Mary Byzantine Eparchy of Phoenix, and accepted the resignation of Bishop Gerald N. Dino, 76. Bishop Pazak currently leads the Byzantine Eparchy of Sts. Cyril and Methodius of Toronto.

Iowa mother, 89, relishes her caregiver role for disabled 63-year-old son

Verabeth Bricker entered motherhood in 1949 without a clue that she'd still be changing diapers 67 years later.

Theology of tears: For pope, weeping helps one see Jesus

Seeing with eyes "cleansed by tears" helps people who are safe and comfortable follow Jesus, who wept at the death of Lazarus and was moved with compassion at the suffering of countless others.