Hong Kong's prominent Catholic, media tycoon and pro-democracy campaigner Jimmy Lai has been convicted of national security offenses under the city's controversial national security law.
Sebastien Lai, one of his children, said the family was saddened but not surprised by...
VATICAN CITY -- The Nativity scene and the Christmas tree are signs of faith and hope, Pope Leo XIV said.
"As we contemplate them in our homes, parishes and town squares, let us ask the Lord to renew in us...
WILMINGTON — The Padua Academy community gathered the week of Dec. 8 to celebrate the Advent season with a prayer service filled with music, readings, prayers, reflections and the lighting of the Advent candle.
Following the service, the student council...
VATICAN CITY -- Even in difficult situations and harsh places, like prisons, when people focus on caring for one another, respecting each other and offering forgiveness, "beautiful flowers spring forth from the 'hard ground' of sin and suffering," Pope...
PROVIDENCE, R.I. -- Bishop Bruce A. Lewandowski of Providence offered prayers for "all affected by this tragedy" in the wake of a Dec. 13 shooting at Brown University that left two students dead and nine others injured.
Officials said Dec....
With roses in hand, hearts ready and children in tow, more than 500 worshippers gathered for Mass in Frankford the evening of Dec. 12 to celebrate the Feast Day of Our Lady of Guadalupe at her namesake church, Our...
PENNY HILL – A cold-shooting third quarter was too much for Saint Mark's to overcome in a 60-50 loss to West Philadelphia in boys basketball on Dec. 13 at Mount Pleasant High School. The Spartans and Speedboys met as...
CLAYMONT – Archmere used a strong defensive game and a series of high-percentage shots to take control of Concord in what resulted in a 43-33 win on Dec. 12 at Moglia Fieldhouse.
The Auks needed a fourth-quarter comeback to defeat...
WILMINGTON – A sellout crowd filled Father Birkenheuer Gymnasium on Dec. 11 to watch Salesianum host Wilmington Friends in early season basketball. Despite the size, it didn't get too loud until Paul Brown sank a free throw a few...
VATICAN CITY -- Pope Leo XIV prayed for Mary's maternal intercession so that she would help nations avoid lies and hatred and instruct leaders to protect the dignity of all human life.
He also prayed that families find strength, young...