Religion

The community leader said he was trying to show support for DeSean Jackson and other Black celebrities who’ve received backlash, and didn’t realize the image was offensive.

Someone intentionally set fire to Reach Church in Delaware, according to the state fire marshal.

Biden focused on Islamophobia, Trump, the need for both Palestinians and Israelis to have a state of their own, and the contributions of Muslims in fighting coronavirus.

Joe Biden is a different kind of foe than Trump has faced before: one who makes faith a central part of his persona — often literally wearing it on his sleeve.

Sacred Heart Church’s pastor worked to improve the lives of the poorest. Still, there’s more to be done — he’d like to be remembered for failing “nicely.”

A bitterly fought-over Fishtown icon will survive at least another month after heated debate over whether the crumbling landmark can be saved.

The U.S. Roman Catholic Church used a special and unprecedented exemption from federal rules to amass at least $1.4 billion in taxpayer-backed coronavirus aid.

Philadelphia Eagles wide receiver DeSean Jackson has apologized after backlash for sharing anti-Semitic posts on social media over the weekend.

Refuge Evangelical Baptist Church aims to construct a $15.1 million four-story apartment building on a vacant lot at 1122 Oak Lane with 40 one-bedroom apartments for seniors.

Some Black Catholics are calling on church leaders to engage more energetically with youth at the forefront of the protest movement.

The massacre shocked the nation and prompted a racial dialogue in the city. Those same issues resonate today amid the national outcry over recent incidents of police brutality

While protests may skew younger, many in the religious community in Northwest Philadelphia have been fighting for civil rights for decades.

For the second Sunday since restrictions were lifted, Catholic churches in the Philadelphia archdiocese gathered for in-person services.

Catholic schools have faced tough times for years, but the pace of closures is accelerating dramatically amid economic fallout from the coronavirus pandemic.

Rev. David W. Brown reflects on power, privilege and community.