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Wisconsin priest charged with child sex crimes dismissed from clerical state
7+ hour, 1+ min ago (829+ words) A former Wisconsin priest charged with child enticement, attempted sexual assault and possession of child sex abuse material has been laicized. Andrew Showers "has been released from the rights, duties, and obligations of the clerical state," said Bishop Donald J. Hying…...
Pope Leo tells cardinals war is 'never blessed by God"
6+ hour, 55+ min ago (714+ words) VATICAN CITY " Opening the first day of his second consistory with cardinals from around the world, Pope Leo XIV condemned war as "never blessed by God" while urging the Church's leaders to embrace a style of listening and collaboration. The…...
Religious Liberty Commission draft report recommends DOJ guidance on Establishment Clause
7+ hour, 6+ min ago (366+ words) WASHINGTON" The Department of Justice's Religious Liberty Commission on June 26 will present a draft of its report to President Donald Trump, he said during comments at the Faith & Freedom Coalition's 2026 Road to Majority Conference. The draft report, shared the same…...
Realignment of scholastic athletics will change landscape for Catholic high school teams in Diocese of Wilmington
11+ hour, 24+ min ago (462+ words) The sports landscape is going to look a bit different for the Catholic high schools starting with the 2027-28 academic year. The changes came after state Sen. Eric Buckson, a Kent County Republican, introduced legislation requiring the DIAA to re-evaluate how…...
SSPX doubles down on defiance of Vatican II in open letter
1+ day, 9+ hour ago (826+ words) The traditionalist Society of St. Pius X issued an open letter to Pope Leo XIV and the College of Cardinals asserting its adherence to Catholic tradition while proceeding with plans to consecrate four new bishops without a papal mandate. In…...
Supreme Court allows policy permitting asylum-seekers to be turned away at US-Mexico border
1+ day, 9+ hour ago (579+ words) WASHINGTON " The U. S. Supreme Court on June 25 ruled that the Trump administration can reimplement a policy of turning away asylum-seekers along the U. S. -Mexico border before they enter the country, known as "metering." The central question in the case was whether noncitizen…...
Trump cancels plans to sign housing bill, demanding Congress pass voter ID bill
1+ day, 9+ hour ago (541+ words) WASHINGTON " President Donald Trump on June 24 canceled his plans to sign bipartisan legislation aimed at addressing the rising cost of housing, demanding that Congress pass a voter ID bill that lacks a clear path to passage in the Senate. Several…...
Supreme Court paves way for Trump administration to end TPS for Haiti, Syria
1+ day, 9+ hour ago (430+ words) WASHINGTON " The U. S. Supreme Court on June 25 found the Trump administration can end a program temporarily shielding eligible Haitian and Syrian immigrants living in the U. S. from deportation. The Trump administration previously asked the high court to pause rulings by federal judges…...
One of Us: Longtime TV news anchor Tracy Davidson wants others to know God's love
1+ day, 10+ hour ago (1268+ words) One of Us" is a brief snapshot of people who support the Catholic church in various ways in the Diocese of Wilmington. We regularly feature people who may be recognizable within their parish or school communities. What got you going…...
Sanctifying sacred spaces: New stone altar at St. John Neumann Church in Berlin fulfills pastor's long-time wish
1+ day, 10+ hour ago (536+ words) It's not often that a parish replaces its altar. But at St. John Neumann Parish in Berlin, Maryland, it's something Father Joseph MPR Cocucci had wanted to do for 14 years, ever since he was appointed pastor. Historically, altars were made…...