VATICAN CITY -- Pope Francis condemned Hamas' terrorist attacks on Israel and pleaded with the militants to free their hostages unharmed, but he also expressed concern about Israel's tightening siege on Gaza and its impact on innocent civilians.
"I continue...
Sunday Scripture readings for Oct. 15, 2023, the 28th Sunday in Ordinary Time
Is 25:6-10a Ps 23:1-3a, 3b-4, 5, 6 Phil 4:12-14, 19-20 Mt 22:1-14 Mt 22:1-10 (Alternate)
God's generosity is a veritable smorgasbord of love, loyalty, steadfastness and mercy
This Sunday’s...
WILMINGTON — After a win in the first set against Paul VI (N.J.) on Tuesday night, the Padua volleyball team found itself trailing in the second, 24-18. The Pandas, however, scored seven straight points, and although they ended up...
WILMINGTON — Senior Day for the Ursuline field hockey team had special meaning in 2023. The school honored 20 seniors before the Raiders’ game against St. Elizabeth, fully two-thirds of the girls on the roster.
The good vibes carried over...
VATICAN CITY -- Pope Francis has appointed a woman for the first time to be the No. 2 official of the Roman Curia office that works with religious orders and their members.
Consolata Missionary Sister Simona Brambilla will be secretary...
Ukrainian Catholic leaders have expressed their support for Israel, following a surprise attack by Islamic militants that has so far killed at least 1,600 and left some 2,500 wounded.
On Oct. 7, Hamas militants stormed from the Gaza Strip into...
JERUSALEM -- Pilgrims who were in Israel following a surprise terrorist attack by Hamas terrorists against civilian communities in southern Israel Oct. 7 lit candles and said prayers of peace at the Church of the Holy Sepulcher as fighting...
ROME -- The shock of the surprise attack by Hamas militants on Israel, in which hundreds were killed, wounded or kidnapped, has left a traumatic mark on Israeli citizens, said the country’s ambassador to the Vatican.
"I would say this...
Girls
Volleyball
Tuesday
St. Elizabeth (1-7) at MOT Charter (7-3), 3:30 p.m.
Saint Mark’s (9-0) at Smyrna (9-0), 6 p.m. The teams enter this match as the last two remaining unbeatens in the state, with Smyrna ranked first and the Spartans second by...
By Jennifer Trager
Catholic Charities
I’d like to share a story of an amazing day when we see all the hard work from people come to a spectacular ending.
After a young mother and her daughter found themselves in a homeless shelter,...