Religion

Former Philadelphia priest Robert Brennan, 83, changed his plea to guilty Wednesday in federal court, according to court documents.

WHYY host Priyanka Tewari, who grew up in India, speaks with UPenn lecturer Dr. Murali Balaji about his experience celebrating Diwali in the U.S.

The Black Clergy of Philadelphia and Vicinity have a straightforward message ahead of tomorrow’s election: They want the city to turn out for a full slate of Democrats.

Biden is facing strong opposition from many U.S. Catholic bishops over his stances on abortion and LGBTQ rights.

Jehovah's Witnesses, Christian Scientists, and the Catholic Church have all issued statements saying that their religion does not prohibit receiving the COVID-19 vaccine.

One year after the Jewish student center at the University of Delaware was heavily damaged by arson, leaders unveiled plans for a new building for students.

At the Cathedral Basilica of Saints Peter and Paul in Philadelphia, many churchgoers say they feel safe attending Mass.

The goal of the Young Catholic Professionals program is to connect people in their 20s and 30s, strengthen their faith, and integrate it with their work lives.

The 5-2 decision ended plaintiff Renee Rice's legal effort to recover damages from the Diocese of Altoona-Johnstown for allegedly covering up and facilitating sex abuse.

The obligation to attend Mass on Sunday and Holy Days will resume in Philadelphia, and all of Pennsylvania, next month.

A new survey of American religious identity found that the number of white evangelical Christians sharply declined. We talk about the 2020 census of American religion.

West Philly’s 140-year-old Our Lady of the Blessed Sacrament is set to be demolished, erasing local Black history and memory, writes resident Kyle Hiller.

Hallahan closed in June due to declining enrollment and financial woes. The Center City Girls’ Academy could replace it as early as September.

We discuss Fulton v. City of Philadelphia ahead of the Supreme Court decision that pits the religious rights against LGBTQ civil rights.

Muslims are very rarely depicted in movies, and when they are, it's usually as a stereotypical terrorist, what Oscar nominated actor Riz Ahmed calls a "dangerous trope."