When Alabama’s governor, Kay Ivey, signed the nation’s most restrictive abortion bill into law, she gave this simple explanation.
"Every life is precious," she said.
The law has been criticized by some abortion opponents like televangelist Pat Robertson who feel its...
By Elise Italiano Ureneck
"What kind of world do we want to leave to those who come after us, to children who are now growing up?"
This question, posed by Pope Francis in "Laudato Si'," has been rattling around my brain....
WASHINGTON (CNS) -- The chairman of the U.S. bishops' domestic policy committee May 24 called for "prayers for the victims and their grieving families and communities" affected by devastating storms from Texas to Illinois.
"I am profoundly saddened by the...
The individualism especially prominent in Western culture lends itself to the worst possible uses and outcomes of digital devices and social media. Users of such technologies often maintain an illusion of connection and community that is in reality a...
As today's technology increasingly connects us to news, information, entertainment and, most especially, other people, more Catholic parishes are discovering the benefits of using tech tools to connect current and potential members with the faith and each other.
Live streaming...
MILLTOWN – The start of St. Mark's baseball game against Wilmington Charter in the opening round of the DIAA state tournament went about as well as it could for the Spartans, as starting pitcher Christian Colmery retired the Force...
DOVER – The rainstorms that swept across Delaware on the afternoon of May 23 threw some uncertainty into the status of the DIAA state girls lacrosse championship match scheduled for that evening. The skies cleared, and the only thing...
Sixth Sunday of Easter
Cycle C
1) Acts 15:1-2, 22-29
Psalm 67:2-3, 5-6, 8
2) Rv 21:10-14, 22-23
Gospel: Jn 14:23-29
How far away is God?
How distant is God? Looking up at the night sky, the answer might seem to be "infinitely."
But today's Scripture readings...
VATICAN CITY — To fight a throwaway culture that pressures women to view abortion as the only alternative to a difficult pregnancy, the Catholic Church must be ready to assist, accompany and care for expectant mothers and their families,...
RICHMOND, Calif. — Eight years ago, “Game of Thrones” began on HBO and the worlds of water-cooler conversations, fire-breathing dragons and social media haven’t been the same since. To say it’s been a wild ride is the least of...