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Religion

Grace Kelly arriving to Santa Fe Depot in Pasadena in 1956 after riding the Super Chief train from Philadelphia
Community
Billy Penn

Was Grace Kelly’s royal marriage set up by a beloved Wilmington priest?

Father Tucker’s role in the movie star’s romance with Prince Rainier of Monaco was unconfirmed, but “he was a legend in his own time.”

3 years ago

We Fight For A Free World, a piece by Ben Shahn from 1942, focused on the violent and oppressive methods of Fascism and Nazism that can surface in any country
Arts & Entertainment

Weitzman National Museum looks to the past to examine modern struggles of inequality with special art exhibit

The exhibit looks to past examples of inequality to examine the changing relationships of Americans throughout the pandemic.

3 years ago

Listen 1:14
A room full of people seated at tables.
Community

Philadelphia faith leaders stress importance of connecting whilst ‘Breaking Fast, Confronting Hate’

The event took place on the final day of Ramadan. The rare convergence this year of the three Abrahamic faith observances was a focal point of the speakers’ addresses.

3 years ago

Pakistan Beautician paints customers hands for Eid al-Fitr
Community

Muslims end Ramadan, begin holiday amid war, reconciliation

Large parts of the Muslim world are preparing to celebrate the end of the fasting month of Ramadan and the start of the holiday of Eid al-Fitr, amidst conflict and tragedy.

3 years ago

Jehovah's Witnesses Abuse Subpoena
Courts & Law

Charges put focus on Jehovah’s Witnesses’ handling of abuse

A Pennsylvania grand jury in recent months accused nine men with connections to the Jehovah’s Witnesses of child sexual abuse.

3 years ago

Gerald Groff, a former postal worker whose case will be argued before the Supreme Court, stands during a television interview near a
Courts & Law

Supreme Court hears Pa. mail carrier’s religious tolerance case

The case is the latest religious clash the high court has been asked to referee.

3 years ago

Madeel Abdullah, President National President, Ahmadiyya Muslim Youth Association serves participants small dishes of dates and spicy chickpeas which are eaten as part of breaking the fast during an Interfaith Iftar at the Baitul Aafiyat Mosque
Community

During Ramadan, Muslim leaders hope to shield Philly youth from gun violence

Philadelphia’s gun violence crisis is primarily taking the lives of Black men, and both churches and mosques are dealing with the aftermath.

3 years ago

Listen 5:17
Security outside Omar Mosque
NPR
Community

N.J. imam stabbed during prayer, attacker subdued by congregants

An imam was stabbed while leading his congregation in prayer Sunday at a mosque in N.J. The suspect was quickly subdued by worshippers, arrested and charged.

3 years ago

Rabbits invaded the South Street Easter Promenade and provided attendees with chocolate eggs and bunny ears
Arts & Entertainment

Philadelphians hop down South Street for 90th annual Easter Promenade

Sunday’s sunny skies and warm weather, paired with colorful attire, made for a perfect South Street Easter Promenade.

3 years ago

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Pope Francis sits on the altar in St. Peter's Square at The Vatican during the Easter Sunday mass
Community

Pope at Easter: Pray for Ukrainian, Russian people, refugees

Tens of thousands of faithful joined the 86-year-old pope on Sunday to celebrate Christianity's most joyful day at Mass in a flower-adorned St. Peter's Square.

3 years ago

Michael's Family Restaurant in Glenside
Community
6abc

Montgomery County rallies behind teen asked to remove hijab to work at restaurant

"For this type to occur during this specific holy time is really a disgrace," said one man.

3 years ago

Pope Francis meets children at the end of his weekly general audience in St. Peter's Square, at the Vatican
Health

Vatican: Pope to be hospitalized for days for lung infection

Vatican spokesman Matteo Bruni says Francis, 86, does not have COVID-19, but requires several days of therapy.

3 years ago

A church that was destroyed in a massive 8-alarm fire in New Jersey on Monday evening was still smoldering on Tuesday. (6abc)
Community
6abc

Church reduced to burned-out shell after massive 8-alarm fire in Florence Twp., New Jersey

Officials tell Action News that kids were playing basketball in the rear of the church when they reported seeing smoke.

3 years ago

Rabbi Arthur Waskow wrote the original Freedom Seder in 1969, long before he became a rabbi
Arts & Entertainment

Weitzman museum to host 10th annual Freedom Seder

The Freedom Seder, conceived 54 years ago, ties Jewish religious teaching with social activism.

3 years ago

Listen 1:22
ATF officials announced two federal indictments of 14 individuals charged with trafficking about 500 firearms from the Southern states of Georgia and South Carolina to sell in Philadelphia, at a press conference on April 11, 2022. (Kimberly Paynter/WHYY)
Politics & Policy
WITF

Religious leaders call for stricter gun laws in Pennsylvania

A new group — the Saving Lives: Ending Gun Violence Committee — led by Pennsylvania’s Episcopal Diocese, is calling for tougher gun laws.

3 years ago

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