Pope Francis condemns surrogacy as 'despicable,' calls for global ban
Pope Francis called Monday for a universal ban on what he called the “despicable” practice of surrogate motherhood, as he included the “commercialization” of pregnancy in an annual speech listing threats to global peace and human dignity.
Pope Francis individually baptizes infants during annual ceremony at Sistine Chapel
Pope Francis baptized 16 babies in the Sistine Chapel on Sunday under the ceiling frescoed by Michelangelo, in what has become an annual tradition near the end of the Christmas holiday period at the Vatican.
Top trending baby names of 2024: Here’s what’s rising in popularity
Laura Wattenberg, the creator of Namerology, said parents are looking for distinctive names that stand out. Here’s a look at which names will be trending this year.
'We’ll split it': Virginia brothers fulfill lifelong pact, share $230,000 lottery win
Two brothers in Virginia have kept their lifelong pact and decided to split a lottery win equally.
Divorce Month: What to know about the nickname for January in the legal field
Some in the legal profession have called the month of January 'Divorce Month,' a time when there is an increase in the number of couples who call it quits. We take a look at why that's the case.
Meet baby Yuriel, one of the first babies born in 2024 in Phoenix
Phoenix hospitals are welcoming the first babies to be born in 2024. We spoke with a mom whose baby boy was the very first to be born at St. Joseph's Hospital this year.
Meet baby Yuriel, one of the first babies born in 2024 in Phoenix
Phoenix hospitals are welcoming the first babies to be born in 2024. We spoke with a mom whose baby boy was the very first to be born at St. Joseph's Hospital this year.
Kids celebrate NYE their own way - 12 hours early
Midnight is pretty late for some people to stay awake, especially little kids. So, some Valley families rang in the new year 12 hours early. FOX 10's Irene Snyder has the story.
These were the top baby names in America 50 years ago: Did yours make the list?
The Social Security Administration combed through the millions of records and found which names were most prevalent for Gen X babies born between 1970 and 1979. Did your name make the list?
Kindergarten enrollment lags since COVID-19 pandemic. Some parents don't see the point
For many families, kindergarten is no longer the assumed first step in a child’s formal education, another sign of the way the pandemic and online learning upended the U.S. school system.
70-year-old woman gives birth to twins
A 70-year-old woman delivered a boy and a girl via C-section at a medical center in the capital of Uganda last week. She received IVF treatments using donor eggs. The babies were born premature at 31 weeks weighing three pounds, but are said to be stable at the hospital.
How to handle combative relatives during the holidays: 'Welcome to attend,' with conditions
They say this is the most wonderful time of the year — and quite possibly, it could be. That is, except if you anticipate having combative relatives in your home during the holidays.
Nearly 90 kids adopted during event
Several valley families are a bit bigger after dozens of foster children were officially adopted and it happened on National Adoption Day.
Life cereal, actress Julie Bowen launch parenting hotline to share, receive advice
The cereal company said a few lucky parents who call the hotline will even get a chance to share advice with Julie Bowen directly.
Three sets of brothers expected on same field in Lions-Bears game
For the first time in decades, there will be three sets of siblings active for the game with the typical Okwara brothers on the Detroit sideline joined by two Lions teammates facing their brothers on the Bears.
Elmo, Cookie Monster can now greet your kids via Cameo
Elmo and Cookie Monster are the first “Sesame Street” characters to join the platform.
Parents welcome 14-pound baby, the largest on record since 2010
Mom 'previously had a big baby that was 13 pounds,' her doctor told Fox News Digital.
Jacob's Hope looks to help mothers, newborns
Helping mothers and newborns with simple comforts is the mission of an organization called Jacob's Hope. They've been at it since 2016, helping families one room at a time. FOX 10's Steve Nielsen has more.
Nike designs shoes to help babies, toddlers take 1st steps
The Nike Swoosh 1 is the first Nike Kids shoe ever to receive the American Podiatric Medical Association Seal of Acceptance.
Child care costs are highest in these cities, data reveals
Child care costs in the United States have risen over 30% since 2019, new data by Bank of America shows.