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Charismatic Renewal, Marydale yard sale, Swing For the Little Sisters, and more happening in the Diocese of Wilmington
1+ hour, 15+ min ago (249+ words) Happy Memorial Day weekend! While you're enjoying the unofficial start of summer, be sure to take a moment and say a prayer for our deceased military veterans who sacrificed so much. And while you're planning your summer calendar, be sure…...
U. S. bishops express 'grave concern' to Congress regarding $72 billion budget legislation targeting immigrants
1+ hour, 53+ min ago (367+ words) WASHINGTON " A group of U. S. bishops, most from the U. S. -Mexico border region, wrote a May 20 letter to members of Congress expressing "grave concern" with budget legislation that would provide an additional $72 billion for immigration enforcement. The letter came the same day…...
Irish souls from Old Cathedral Cemetery remembered at All Saints Cemetery blessing: Photo gallery
21+ hour, 39+ min ago (231+ words) Tucked away in a shady corner of All Saints Cemetery, headstones bearing the names Meenan, Mc Cabe, Reilly and more mark the place where the remains of hundreds of citizens who were buried in Old Cathedral Cemetery now lay to…...
'Magnifica Humanitas': Vice President JD Vance says Pope Leo's AI encyclical will carry global influence
21+ hour, 53+ min ago (340+ words) WASHINGTON" " Vice President JD Vance said May 19 during a press briefing at the White House that he is "looking forward to reading" Pope Leo XIV's upcoming first encyclical, "Magnifica Humanitas," addressing artificial intelligence. The title of the encyclical is Latin…...
Saints Peter and Paul High School students capture awards in Knights of Columbus essay contests
2+ day, 3+ hour ago (85+ words) The Dialog Ten Saints Peter and Paul High School student-essayists were winners in the Knights of Columbus essay contests on faith/word of God or patriotism/american greatness. The winners included, freshmen: runner-up, Justin Callahan, ($500) and champion, Maria del Puppo…...
'Magnifica Humanitas' - Pope Leo XIV's first encyclical - to be released May 25 as observers await pontiff's direction on AI
2+ day, 21+ hour ago (479+ words) Pope Leo XIV's first encyclical, "Magnifica Humanitas," will be published May 25, addressing artificial intelligence and the protection of human dignity, the Vatican has announced. The encyclical, the title of which is Latin for "Magnificent Humanity," was signed by the pope…...
Sunday morning fire ravages Wilmington's Mother African Union Church, with roots to Underground Railroad, Harriet Tubman
2+ day, 22+ hour ago (220+ words) The Mother African Union Church at 9th and Franklin streets in Wilmington was left gutted May 17 after an overnight fire tore through the building that housed the church since 1969. Officials said the blaze had fully engulfed the church when firefighters responded…...
Archmere Academy, Padua Academy earn berths in girls lacrosse state tournament
5+ day, 13+ hour ago (289+ words) The Dialog Archmere and Padua were among the 16 teams that earned spots in the 2026 Delaware Interscholastic Athletic Association girls lacrosse tournament. The field and schedule were released May 15. Archmere earned the fifth seed and a first-round bye. The Auks went…...
Pope Leo XIV warns artificial intelligence must never replace human thinking, creativity; fears it could 'limit human growth"
6+ day, 40+ min ago (1377+ words) ROME " As the world awaits Pope Leo XIV's first encyclical on artificial intelligence, expected to be signed May 15 and released by the Vatican by the end of the month, here is a look at what the pope has said on…...
Catholic experts warn of exposure to evil online with rise of 'Technomancers' and AI worship
5+ day, 23+ hour ago (989+ words) By Josephine Peterson, Catholic News Service ROME (CNS) " Catholic exorcists and occultism experts warned that artificial intelligence is increasingly being used for rituals, divination and even forms of worship, raising concerns that some people are replacing God with technology. At…...