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Religion

Protesters gather at the U.S. Capitol on Jan. 6. Later that day, the Capitol building was breached by a violent mob driven by what's commonly known as
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Community

Disinformation fuels a white Evangelical movement. It led 1 Virginia pastor to quit

A recent survey by the conservative American Enterprise Institute shows that 3 in 5 white evangelicals say Biden was not legitimately elected.

2 weeks ago

Kindergarten students at St. Pio Regional Catholic School in South Philadelphia. (Kimberly Paynter/WHYY)
Keystone Crossroads
Education

In-person classes. Old buildings. Almost no COVID. Are Philly Catholic schools a blueprint?

Philly’s public and parochial school systems have run parallel paths for many decades. But only one has been open during the pandemic.

2 weeks ago

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A priest uses his thumb to draw a cross of ashes on the forehead of a parishioner during an Ash Wednesday Mass at the Basilica of Saints Peter and Paul in Philadelphia. (Emma Lee/WHYY)
Community

After a year of pandemic sacrifices, the faithful make one more for Lent

After a year of so many pandemic sacrifices, the faithful ponder living a little leaner still on Ash Wednesday.

3 weeks ago

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Shaun Dougherty lobbying for changes to the statute of limitations in Harrisburg in 2019. (Courtesy of Dougherty)
Keystone Crossroads
Courts & Law

After state blunder, Pa. abuse victims ask: ‘Who the hell are we supposed to trust?’

For some survivors, the news plunged them into old feelings and fears. For others, it could cost a shot at having their day in court altogether.

3 weeks ago

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Supporters of President Donald Trump pray during a rally for evangelical supporters at the King Jesus International Ministry church, Friday, Jan. 3, 2020, in Miami. (Lynne Sladky/AP)
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Politics & Policy

A ‘scary’ survey finding: 4 in 10 Republicans say political violence may be necessary

The survey found stark divisions between Republicans and Democrats on the 2020 election, with two out of three Republicans saying Biden was not legitimately elected.

4 weeks ago

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Politics & Policy
Spotlight PA

Wolf administration refuses to release details after failure derails Pa. clergy sex abuse relief

The Department of State disclosed that it had no system in place to prevent such an error, which has devastated clergy sexual abuse survivors.

4 weeks ago

(Spotlight PA)
Courts & Law
Spotlight PA

Pa. House moves to get legal relief for clergy abuse victims back on spring ballot

"Human error" by the Department of State derailed a constitutional amendment on whether survivors of decades-old sexual abuse should be able to sue.

1 month ago

Then-Vice President Joe Biden and USAID administrator Raj Shah are seated together at the National Prayer Breakfast in Washington, Thursday, Feb. 6, 2014. (AP Photo/Charles Dharapak)
Politics & Policy

Biden expected to lead National Prayer Breakfast with much different tone

As just the second Catholic to serve in the White House, Pres. Biden is expected to acknowledge the way faith has helped him, and other Americans, deal with loss.

1 month ago

Harrisburg
Politics & Policy

Child sexual abuse lawsuit ‘window’ in Pa. moves near referendum

If the state Senate follows suit, the proposal could be on the election ballot for approval by voters in the May 18 primary.

1 month ago

Rev. Silvester Beaman stands inside Wilmington's Bethel African Methodist Episcopal Church
Politics & Policy

Wilmington pastor delivers ‘blessing from God’ at mentor Biden’s inaugural

The Rev. Silvester Beaman has known Biden and his family for nearly three decades. He says the new president is the man for this moment in American history.

2 months ago

Listen 2:00
On Dec. 23, Janiayh Williams shows off a check for $400 she's just received from Pastor Tim Merrill in front of the Asbury Community Church in Woodlynne, NJ. Merrill is at left; in the middle is Eternity Easterling, who was also given a check for the census work the teens did in Camden in the summer and for which they were not fully paid. (April Saul for WHYY)
Community

Payment for summer census work comes as a holiday gift for 5 Camden teens

When a fund ran out, five teenagers were paid less than others promoting census awareness in Camden. A church gave each of them $400 before Christmas.

2 months ago

Residents of the Bay Pointe neighborhood in Newark, Del. are complaining about church services taking place in a single-family home. They say the church is not following physical distancing requirements. (Courtesy of Eric Morrison)
Community

Newark, Del., residents complain of COVID-era church services in two-story home

Bay Pointe neighbors in Newark, Del., say Ignition Church is violating COVID-19 restrictions by holding services without masks and physical distancing.

2 months ago

The Kol Tzedek Simcha band’s Zoom performance. (Kol Tzedek)
Community

West Philly synagogue’s virtual Hanukkah party raises thousands for neighboring nonprofit

West Philly temple Kol Tzedek held their annual Hanukkah party online this year. In the process, they raised thousands for a nearby nonprofit.

3 months ago

Listen 2:45
A photo of Rev. Robert Brennan, right, is displayed during a news conference in Philadelphia.
Courts & Law

DOJ probe of Catholic church abuse goes quiet 2 years later

As U.S. Attorney William McSwain's tenure likely nears its end with Biden set to take office next month, there’s no sign that any sweeping church indictment is afoot.

3 months ago

Joanne McLaughlin (at right, back row) and some classmates at a long-ago Ring Day celebration at Little Flower Catholic High School for Girls. (Courtesy of Joanne McLaughlin)
Education
Eyes on the Street

Empowering women through education that empowers girls

The lessons I learned at my all-girls high school are things every young woman should know: Be confident in who you are. Envision your dreams and try to achieve them.

3 months ago

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