By Father James S. Lentini
Holy Cross Parish
Today is Jan. 1, when our nation and most of our world celebrates the beginning of the New Year. In the Catholic church, however, our New Year began Nov. 27, the first Sunday...
VATICAN CITY-- Retired Pope Benedict XVI, who had an impressive record as a teacher and defender of the basics of Catholic faith, is likely to go down in history books as the first pope in almost 600 years to...
The bishop of the Diocese of Wilmington and his immediate predecessor are each remembering the contributions of Pope Benedict XVI, who died Saturday morning in Rome.
“I join fellow Catholics and people of good will from throughout the world in...
Bishop Koenig’s statement on the death of Pope Emeritus, Benedict XVI
December 31, 2022 — (Wilmington, Delaware) — The Most Reverend William E. Koenig, Bishop of the Catholic Diocese of Wilmington, issued the following statement on the passing of Pope...
VATICAN CITY -- Just a few hours after retired Pope Benedict XVI died in his Vatican residence Dec. 31, Matteo Bruni, director of the Vatican press office, provided a few early details of what to expect in the coming...
VATICAN CITY -- Highlighting Pope Benedict XVI's great intellect, love and kindness, many of the world's political and religious leaders voiced their appreciation for the late pope.
The German pope died Dec. 31 at age 95, after more than eight...
GREENVILLE — After a big win the previous night against Plymouth-Whitemarsh, the Ursuline basketball team had just half a day to turn their attention to the Academy of Notre Dame de Namur out of Villanova, Pa. But the Raiders...
GREENVILLE — Padua took a xxx lead over Pikesville (Md.) when the teams met Dec. 30 at the Diamond State Classic, but the visitors from Baltimore County took control with a huge third quarter on their way to a...
On the hallway wall leading to my office at Catholic News Service is arrayed a series of eight photographs of its previous directors.
Justin McGrath, the first director, guided the service from 1920 to 1931. Frank Hall, with the longest...
VATICAN CITY -- Two days after Pope Francis told people retired Pope Benedict was "very sick" and in need of prayers, the Vatican said he again had had a restful night and was able to participate in the celebration...