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The last half a century of priesthood has brought Fr. Herbert C. Hauck from Rome to St. Louis to the Diocese of Phoenix where he will celebrate his 50th anniversary with a Mass Dec. 14.

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.

For the first time in U.S. history, married couples are a minority household structure, says Steve Bollman, founder of Paridisus Dei. Because of this breakdown in the family, individuals are growing up without a healthy view of marriage.

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

The beneficiaries have not yet been announced but people can win a gift once owned by the pope. Tickets are available around the Vatican and online.

WASHINGTON (CNS) — December, when all eyes are on the baby Jesus, the Holy Land Family Hospital of Bethlehem wants others to think about modern-day babies in the city in the West Bank where the Gospel says Christ was born.

VATICAN CITY (CNS) — Pope Francis began the New Year praying the world would demonstrate a marked increase in solidarity and welcome for migrants and refugees.

VATICAN CITY (CNS) -- The lawyers for Paolo Gabriele have petitioned Vatican magistrates for house arrest for their client, who is accused of illegally...

FERDINAND, Ind. (CNS) — The sights and sounds of Christmas brightened the massive dome of the Monastery Immaculate Conception in Ferdinand as six Sisters of St. Benedict rang out “Silent Night” on hand bells.

Recalling the words of the Rev. Martin Luther King Jr., Cardinal Donald W. Wuerl of Washington urged people to join hands and walk together, and not alone, for justice during an interfaith prayer service marking the 50th anniversary of the civil rights leader's "I Have a Dream" speech.