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Mary appeared to three peasant children near Fatima, Portugal, six times between May 13 and Oct. 13, 1917, and asked for prayers for world peace and an end to World War I, for sinners and for the conversion of Russia.

While countless Americans will be celebrating Mother's Day this weekend, some 18,000 Arizona children long for a stable mother/parent figure in their life.

Although "beer" is in the group's name, non-beer drinkers are more than welcome. And though most attendees are faithful Catholics, conversation typically isn't too theological.

Born in Tremelo, Belgium, Joseph de Veuster left school at 13 to work on the family farm. Six years later he joined the Congregation of the Sacred Hearts of Jesus and Mary, taking the name Damien.

VATICAN CITY (CNS) — The devil is “a loser,” but he still tricks people into giving him power, Pope Francis said.

When we bless an altar, we’re professing our firm believe that the risen living Jesus Christ is with us, said Bishop Thomas J. Olmsted at a Mass dedicating a new altar at Holy Redeemer Cemetery in north Phoenix April 27.

GLENDALE — The Old Testament book of Nehemiah tells the story of a layman who spearheaded the rebuilding of the Jewish temple after the nation returned to its land from 70 years of exile in Babylon.

SCOTTSDALE — Calling himself a product of Catholic school education, ASU men’s basketball head coach Bobby Hurley discussed how sports impacted his life at the third annual I Heart NDP breakfast at Notre Dame Preparatory April 18.

SAN DIEGO (CNS) — The catechesis that personal trainer Jordan Friske provides during every workout session is no mere afterthought.

VATICAN CITY (CNS) — In an age when technology is ever-evolving, Catholic news organizations must be willing to adapt to effectively proclaim the Gospel to all, Pope Francis said.