By GREG ERLANDSON
Tracking the Catholic zeitgeist these days can be a dizzying experience. It helps to have a sense of history, and perhaps a sense of irony as well.
Once upon a time, it was liberal Catholics who were upset...
PHILADELPHIA -- The Archdiocese of Philadelphia has received a subpoena as part of a federal grand jury investigating allegations of child sexual abuse and a cover-up of such claims, church officials confirmed Oct. 18.
The subpoena "requires the production of...
WASHINGTON -- Next year's March for Life plans to fortify its pro-life message with science that proves life begins at conception and with a specific focus on stem-cell research.
"Unique From Day One: Pro-Life Is Pro-Science" is the theme announced...
WASHINGTON — A report from two leading faith-based agencies serving immigrants entering the United States from Mexico and Central America called on the federal government to end a policy of separating children from their families and help families comply...
WILMINGTON – Wilmington Charter bounced back from a first-set meltdown, overwhelming Ursuline in the final three sets for a 3-1 nonconference volleyball win Oct. 18 at a packed Laffey-McHugh Gymnasium. Set scores were 22-25, 25-17, 25-13, and 25-19.
It was...
WILMINGTON — Salesianum looked like a nationally ranked soccer team on Oct. 18, scoring four first-half goals in a 5-0 win over St. Mark's at Baynard Stadium.
The Sals, ranked first in Division I by 302Sports.com, wasted no time getting...
BEAR – Ursuline had not lost to a Division II field hockey team this season heading into a showdown with Caravel on Oct. 18. But the Buccaneers, ranked, second in Division II by 302Sports.com, were one of the tougher...
VATICAN CITY — Pope Francis, at a meeting with South Korean President Moon Jae-in, said he is willing to visit North Korea.
North Korean leader Kim Jong-un had asked Moon to tell the pope of the invitation. According to Yonhap,...
VATICAN CITY — The church needs to further integrate women into ecclesial life to confront the problems of clericalism and an exaggerated sense of masculinity, a Vatican official told the Synod of Bishops.
In his address to the synod members...
MOUNT ANGEL, Ore. — It’s a brand-new brewery with a tradition reaching back 1,500 years, its charisms including welcoming visitors and giving the monks involved a way to earn a living for Mount Angel Abbey.
“It’s part of our tradition...