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WASHINGTON -- The nomination of Judge Amy Coney Barrett to serve on the Supreme Court will now go to the full Senate for a confirmation vote, which could take place Oct. 29. Only 51 one votes are needed for...
VATICAN CITY -- The Vatican and the Chinese government will extend an agreement signed in 2018 regarding the appointment of bishops. As the initial agreement expired Oct. 22, the two sides "have agreed to extend the experimental implementation phase of...
BEAR — Caravel wasted no time getting on the scoreboard in Wednesday night’s field hockey game against Ursuline. Gabriella Marte scored just 26 seconds in as the Buccaneers shut out the Raiders, 5-0. The Bucs were off and running all...
RED LION — Archmere’s soccer team picked up right where it left off after winning last season’s Division II state championship when it traveled to Red Lion Christian Academy on Oct. 21. The Auks showed they are still a...
WASHINGTON -- Journalism, as it has long been said, is the first rough draft of history. That's why we see every so often a "DEWEY DEFEATS TRUMAN" type story. That first happened 72 years ago. Members of media were getting things...
ROME -- The only way to end war and ensure humanity's survival is "through encounter and negotiation, setting aside our conflicts and pursuing reconciliation, moderating the language of politics and propaganda, and developing true paths of peace," Pope Francis said. The pope, Ecumenical...
WASHINGTON -- Urging Catholics to "never forget nor neglect to welcome" all of God's people, Archbishop Wilton D. Gregory of Washington highlighted the inclusivity of Jesus during a special White Mass for people with disabilities. "Jesus is always inclusive in his approach with people,...
VATICAN CITY -- Pope Francis often has expressed openness to the idea of laws recognizing civil unions, including for gay couples, to protect their rights. The pope's comments in a brief passage in the documentary film, "Francesco," are similar to...
WILMINGTON — The 4-year-old students at St. John the Beloved School arrived on Oct. 15 ready to have some fun. They put on rain boots and headed outside for their "Stay at School" field trip to the St. John...
In the closing weeks of the 2020 presidential campaign, the world could use some more civility. That’s the idea behind a “Divine Nine” Mass for peace and harmony that will take place Oct. 25 at St. Joseph’s Church on...