BANGKOK — Calling migration “one of the principal moral issues” facing humanity today, Pope Francis thanked the government and people of Thailand for the way they’ve welcomed migrants and refugees, but he urged greater efforts to protect migrants and...
Sunday Scripture readings: Nov. 24, 2019
The Solemnity of Our Lord Jesus Christ, King of the Universe
1) 2 Sm 5:1-3
Psalm: 122:1-5
2) Col 1:12-20
Gospel: Lk 23:35-43
A king about to conquer death
"One of the criminals hanging there reviled Jesus" (Lk 23:39).
On an...
WASHINGTON -- Pope Francis has appointed Msgr. Francis Malone, a pastor and the chancellor for ecclesial affairs in the Diocese of Little Rock, Arkansas, to be the bishop of Shreveport, Louisiana.
Bishop-designate Malone, 69, has held the post of chancellor...
Bishop Malooly celebrated his 75th birthday Jan. 18 and -- as required by canon law -- submitted his resignation to Pope Francis. The pope has not yet accepted it.
As we approach Thanksgiving, we prayerfully give thanks for the tenure...
"One of Us" is brief snapshot of people who support the church in various ways in the Diocese of Wilmington. We will regularly feature people who are recognizable within their parish communities.
NAME: Joan Ballintyn
HOMETOWN: Wilmington
PARISH: St. John the Beloved
WHAT...
ELKTON, Md. — When a visiting group of musicians visited Immaculate Conception School in Elkton, Md., on Nov. 18, the students had a ball. More specifically, a Ball in the House.
Ball in the House, a five-member a cappella band...
BANGKOK -- Arriving in Thailand after an 11-hour flight, Pope Francis was greeted by 11 children -- one for each of the country's dioceses.
Pope Francis caressed the faces of the shy little ones and reciprocated a hug with the...
VATICAN CITY -- The Vatican reiterated its call for a two-state solution in the Holy Land after U.S. Secretary of State Mike Pompeo announced the United States would no longer recognize the illegality of Israeli settlements in the West...
Bishop W. Francis Malooly submitted his retirement letter to Pope Francis in January when he reached his 75th birthday, as required by canon law. Dialog staff writer Mike Lang has covered the entirety of Bishop Malooly’s tenure in Wilmington....
VATICAN CITY — A negligent and selfish culture of food waste is fueling the global hunger crisis, damaging the lives of individuals and preventing the progress of all people, Pope Francis said.
“In many places, our brothers and sisters do...