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VATICAN CITY -- Evangelizing through culture is a challenge for the church, especially in societies where faith is seen as "something alien," participants said at a Vatican-sponsored discussion on faith and culture. "The church needs to have a good relationship...
VATICAN CITY -- In another sign that Pope Francis' stay in Rome's Gemelli hospital will continue for some time, the Vatican announced a substitute presider for the Mass and ordinations as part of the Jubilee of Deacons. In a brief...
The last year has been a whirlwind for Cali Cummings, something she’s not likely to trade for anything. It culminated in February with a Philadelphia Eagles win in Super Bowl LIX on Feb. 9 and the championship parade five...
WILMINGTON — Middletown fought off every challenge St. Elizabeth threw its way, rebounding after the Vikings took a brief fourth-quarter lead on the way to a 66-63 boys basketball win on Feb. 17 at the St. E Center. The St....
The Delaware Interscholastic Athletic Association continues its winter sports postseason tournaments this week. Swimming has preliminaries in advance of the championship meets on Feb. 22, which happens to be the same day for the indoor track finale. For the...
At a recent Sunday Mass, our curious kindergartener leaned over to me and asked why we trace a small cross on our forehead, lips and heart as the Gospel is about to be proclaimed. I remember asking my own...
One evening, after dinner at a conference in California, their stomachs filled with good food and better wine, a group of mathematicians and physicists went for a stroll on the beach. As they discussed some of the finer points...
VATICAN CITY (CNS) -- Pope Francis is suffering from a "polymicrobial infection of the respiratory tract," test results revealed Feb. 17, "which required a further modification of his therapy," a Vatican medical bulletin said. "All the tests performed to date...
SMYRNA – Salesianum, which went almost 40 years before its first and second Delaware Interscholastic Athletic Association team wrestling championships, the Sals needed just two seasons to capture their third. Top-seeded Salesianum finished a dominating season with a 43-28...
Q: I have been hearing that the "norm" in the United States is to receive Communion standing. Does this mean that people who try to kneel for Communion are breaking canon law? (Florida) A: You are correct that receiving holy...