Religion
Pope Leo XIV to accept National Constitution Center’s Liberty Medal this summer
The pope will attend the July 3 ceremony via live video link.
5 days ago
Listen 0:46Ramadan plans are being disrupted for many in Paterson, New Jersey, one of the highest per-capita Muslim populations in the U.S.
2 weeks ago
New Jersey Catholic diocese agrees to $180M settlement of clergy sexual abuse allegations
Bishop Joseph Williams of the Diocese of Camden, covering southern New Jersey and its Philadelphia suburbs, announced the settlement Tuesday in a letter.
1 month ago
Mother Bethel AME spotlights Black history as ‘52 Weeks of Firsts’ series continues
Organizers see the latest Saturday “Firstival” as an opportunity to highlight African American history while it’s being removed in other parts of Philadelphia and the nation.
1 month ago
Years in the making, historic Center City church gets massive makeover
Methodist congregation known for social justice advocacy supports $6.7 million rehab project.
1 month ago
Father James Martin’s ‘Work in Progress’
Father James Martin is one of the country’s most popular and well-known Jesuit priest ...
Air Date: February 6, 2026 12:00 pm
Listen 50:11Tavern Tour 250: Remembering the battle of Princeton
How did Princeton, N.J. go from a town named after the monarchy… to the home of one of the most legendary battles of the Revolutionary War?
Air Date: January 29, 2026 12:00 pm
Listen 51:06“Friction-maxxing:” the case against convenience
Can struggle, effort and inconvenience lead to a happier, more fulfilling life? And in a world where technology seems unavoidable, is it even possible to fight the current?
Air Date: January 15, 2026 12:00 pm
Listen 51:13Philadelphia Archbishop Nelson Pérez
There are more than a million and a half Catholics in our region, but only a small fraction show up for Mass. What is the Church doing to bring them back?
Air Date: January 8, 2026 12:00 pm
Listen 51:12Philly’s Jewish museum celebrates its annual Christmas party for everyone
Once again, the Weitzman is opening its doors for “Being ____ at Christmas,” an event for the whole community.
3 months ago
A car parade of light: Philly’s Hanukkah tradition shines bright after recent tragedy
At Independence Mall, where the first large public menorah lighting took place in 1974, Philly’s Jewish community gathered again to celebrate “light over darkness.”
3 months ago
Tim Merrill on faith, resilience and resistance
Tim Merrill has been a pastor and youth leadership developer in Camden for decades. He dedicated his new novel, "The Song Sparrow," to the young people of Camden.
Air Date: December 19, 2025 12:00 pm
Listen 50:00Philadelphia Archdiocese relegates St. Hedwig Church in Chester to nonreligious use
The church, founded in 1902, can now be used for nonreligious purposes that are still considered appropriate by the Catholic Church.
4 months ago
Listen 0:49Young adults turn to Quakers’ silent worship to offset — and cope with — a noisy world
There’s been an unprecedented surge in the numbers of attendees at Sunday worship at the Quaker Arch Street Meeting House in Old City Philadelphia.
5 months ago
The new 18,000-square-foot Kristol Center for Jewish Life will feature study rooms, lounges, a kosher kitchen and space for 250 students.
5 months ago
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