Religion
Supreme Court to hear Philly dispute over same-sex foster parents
The 3rd U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals in Philadelphia ruled the city did not target the agency because of its religious beliefs
6 years ago
West Philadelphia church burned in blaze to save soaring bell tower
A West Philadelphia church is rebuilding after a 2019 fire. Most of the 115-year-old building will be demolished but the bell tower will be preserved.
6 years ago
‘It’s re-victimization all over again,’ clergy abuse victim says of Harrisburg diocese’s bankruptcy
“You cannot put a price tag on validation. And you cannot put a price tag on reclaiming power."
6 years ago
Harrisburg diocese bankruptcy could tap into parish assets
Individual churches are not part of the bankruptcy filing but could end up contributing to a fund to settle sex abuse claims.
6 years ago
Determining Harrisburg Diocese’s assets will be complicated process under bankruptcy
Facing up to $100 million in claims from victims of sexual abuse, the Roman Catholic Diocese of Harrisburg filed for bankruptcy on Wednesday.
6 years ago
The move comes six months after the diocese announced it had paid out $12 million to more than 100 victims of decades-old sexual abuse.
6 years ago
Archbishop Nelson Perez now leading Philly Catholics
A new Archbishop returns to Philadelphia and speaks of “hope” for Roman Catholics.
6 years ago
PA Post investigation prompts legal action at Pa. jails
PA Post's investigation on commissary items is the basis for a nonprofit’s legal claim advocating for prisoners’ rights.
6 years ago
Stresses multiply for many U.S. clergy: ‘We need help too’
These are daunting times for U.S. clergy of many faiths as the age-old challenges of their ministries are compounded by newly evolving stresses.
6 years ago
After abuse scandals, seminarians pledge to ‘get it right’
The 156 young men who call St. Charles Borromeo Seminary home are deeply aware of both the sacred and the profane.
6 years ago
Can a modern spin on a bar/bat mitzvah tradition keep teens in the Jewish community?
One Jewish community in Philadelphia tries to keep its young people rooted in their identity with a modern spin on a bar/bat mitzvah tradition.
6 years ago
Listen 2:03At a Catholic seminary, hope for church beyond scandals
The seminarians walk along a hallway lined with photos of classes of priests who came before them.
6 years ago
Attorneys expand lawsuit seeking abuse information from Pa. dioceses
They’re adding new plaintiffs from the Philadelphia, Altoona-Johnstown, Greensburg and Harrisburg dioceses.
7 years ago
Philly’s Methodist churches are about to split: Some accept LGBTQ people, others banish them
The region’s bishop says she just wants the 100k-person congregation to stay together.
7 years ago
‘A new era for Philly’: Spanish-speaking Catholics praise Hispanic archbishop
For the first time in its 145-year history, the Archdiocese of Philadelphia will have a Hispanic leader.
7 years ago
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