Religion

“Bound in the Bond of Life: Pittsburgh Writers Reflect on the Tree of Life Tragedy” (University of Pittsburgh Press) features essays by two dozen writers.

Some of the Philly area’s 4 million Catholics say it’s “long overdue,” and a reflection of the church’s teaching on the “dignity of the human person.”

On Tuesday, as they again mourn those killed on Oct. 27, 2018, they’ll also celebrate the resilience that has enabled them to persevere.

The papal thumbs up came midway through the documentary “Francesco,” which had its premiere at the Rome Film Festival on Wednesday.

The court is considering whether last year's Superior Court decision improperly did away with the statute of limitations and a discovery rule for civil actions.

The decision comes amid a push by Holocaust survivors around the world over the summer who lent their voices to a campaign targeting Zuckerberg, urging him to take action.

“This older white guy I really didn’t think I can relate to…said something that’s a big part of my life.”

The filing comes after New Jersey eased its civil statute of limitations in 2019 to make it easier for victims of sexual abuse at the hands of clergy to sue for damages.

CHILD USA says prevention will remain flawed as long as individual bishops remain in charge of implementation without more forceful independent oversight.

Day is one of a growing number of local church leaders on the frontlines of the city’s ongoing battle against gun violence.

How do you navigate discussing fraught topics with people you disagree with when the personal becomes political?

Joe Biden's Catholic faith, friends and staffers say, is central to how he views the world.

It's a group that has often made the difference for Republicans on the Pa. ballot. And while some had misgivings about Trump in 2016, they helped him eke out a narrow win.

Some smaller congregations plan to gather in backyards. Many others are holding services virtually.

“Is now the time to lock up churches?” asked House Speaker Bryan Cutler, R-Lancaster. “Is now the time to not allow people to assemble?"