VATICAN CITY — August is a long-awaited month for countless Romans who escape the sweltering heat and seek some good old-fashioned rest and relaxation at the beach or the mountains.
Since the start of his papacy, though, Pope Francis has...
WASHINGTON — In this American age of violence, where 165 shootings happened this year alone, where politicians scream at each other across the aisle about gun laws and Second Amendment rights without even the common ground of mutual respect,...
BY THOMAS S. FERTAL
As our nation once again reels in shock from the most recent mass shootings, we find ourselves pondering the question, “why?” As we pray for victims and their families, we may feel a sense of relief...
Three women with ties to the Diocese of Wilmington took new steps in their journey with the Sisters of St. Francis of Philadelphia over the weekend of Aug. 10-11. The two professing first vows were the first new members...
Sunday Scripture readings, Aug. 18, 2019:
Twentieth Sunday in Ordinary Time
Jer 38:4-6, 8-10
Psalm 40:2-4, 18
Heb 12:1-4
Gospel: Lk 12:49-53
For the times when it's hard to do the right thing, the author of today's second reading makes a suggestion. Keep looking at...
VATICAN CITY -- Mary's assumption into heaven calls people to put aside all those insignificant, mundane and petty concerns competing for their attention and instead be drawn to God and his greatness, Pope Francis said.
After reciting the Angelus prayer...
WASHINGTON -- A church in the Diocese of Pittsburgh announced Aug. 13 it was canceling a popular summer event, its parish festival, after receiving what it called "a disturbing message."
In a news release, the diocese didn't disclose more detailed...
WASHINGTON — Under the clear, California-blue skies of Napa Valley, 15 bishops and 100 priests gathered with over 500 lay Catholics and women religious to discuss religion and drink wine, brainstorm solutions and smoke cigars, not to mention celebrate...
VATICAN CITY — Marking the anniversary of the Geneva Conventions, Pope Francis urged nations to recall the need to protect the life and dignity of the victims of war and armed conflict.
“Everyone is required to observe the limits imposed...
WASHINGTON — While a survey of more than 54,000 Americans showed little change in their attitudes between 2014 and 2018 on the legality of abortion, researchers detected movement in many demographic groups, Catholics included.
Natalie Jackson, director of research for...