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WASHINGTON -- House Speaker Nancy Pelosi said her family is "heartbroken and traumatized by the life-threatening attack" on her husband, Paul, whom police said was "violently assaulted" at home early Oct. 28 by a man with a hammer. In an...
Most high school musicals in the Diocese of Wilmington happen in the spring, but Ursuline Academy kicks off the performance season during autumn. “Dreamland” – or a musical riff on Shakespeare’s midsummer set during the declassification of Area 51 –...
VATICAN CITY-- St. Francis of Assisi is known for loving and celebrating creation and for being a man of peace and poverty, Pope Francis said. "When I chose to call myself Francis, I knew I was referring to a saint...
The schedule is a bit light this week as the regular seasons come to a close for field hockey and boys soccer. By the end of the week, teams will know whether they have done enough to continue playing...
SEOUL, South Korea-- Catholic bishops in South Korea expressed sorrow and offered prayers after more than 150 people died in a stampede during Halloween celebrations in Seoul. They also called for a detailed investigation to identify the cause of...
The first state tournament to open play this fall is volleyball, which tips off Wednesday at four schools across the state. First-round action continues Thursday, with the second round scheduled for Friday and Saturday. All matches are set for...
WASHINGTON -- San Francisco Archbishop Salvatore J. Cordileone said he was praying for the husband of House of Representatives Speaker Nancy Pelosi after police said he was "violently assaulted" at home early Oct. 28 by a man with a...
WILMINGTON — St. Elizabeth’s football team faced its biggest challenge on Oct. 28, but the formula for success did not change. Quasim Benson rushed for more than 300 yards and five touchdowns as the Vikings defeated fellow unbeaten Wilmington...
WASHINGTON-- A long time ago, in a galaxy not so far away -- it was our own galaxy -- people watched television at no cost, with the exception of the cost of the set and the electricity to power...
WASHINGTON -- For the world-renowned emblems of the Catholic faith, such as St. Teresa of Kolkata, elevation to sainthood comes fairly quickly following their deaths. For many others, the sainthood cause is a slow process that sometimes lurches to...

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