Religion
The hijab, part of a growing fashion industry
Celebrated on Feb. 1, World Hijab Day is a “recognition of millions of Muslim women who choose to wear the hijab and live a life of modesty.”
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ISIS claims responsibility for bombing of Philippines cathedral; at least 20 dead
Two bombs exploded just minutes apart at a Roman Catholic cathedral in the southern Philippines where Islamist militants are active.
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Environmental artist rediscovers Jewish roots of activism
Artwork depicting melting glaciers and dying coral reefs is on exhibit in a Philadelphia synagogue. It centers on the concept of tikkun olam, Hebrew for “repair the world.”
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Listen 2:06Provoked by Trump, the religious left is finding its voice
Religious conservatives have rarely faced much competition in the political realm from faith-based groups on the left. Donald Trump may finally be changing that.
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Wilmington pays $50,000 to Muslim school, students to settle discrimination claim
The payment ends a lawsuit filed in August after a Darul Amaanah Academy teacher and students complained they were harassed by management and staff at the Foster Brown Pool.
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Listen 1:30‘The Forward,’ storied Jewish paper, shutters print edition after 121 years
Founded as a Yiddish-language daily in 1897, the newspaper once known as The Jewish Daily Forward is ending its print operation to "become a digitally focused publisher."
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How two Philadelphia groups want to spark tough conversations about race and faith
Interfaith Philadelphia and NewCORE aim to spark conversations about race and faith in the region. There will be three more live events from February through April.
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Shrine of St. Rita on South Broad protected from wrecking ball
The Archdiocese of Philadelphia opposed the protection, arguing that the local landmark is under no threat and that government should not interfere in the affairs of the churc
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Philadelphia Archdiocese places priest on leave over sex abuse allegations
The archdiocese said it also found two other priests unsuitable for ministry.
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Technology brings images of Holocaust survivors to life
Max Glauben, who turns 91 on Monday, is the latest Holocaust survivor to record an interactive testimony for the University of Southern California Shoah Foundation.
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Camden priest retires amid renewed abuse allegations
The allegation came to light once again after a recent independent review of personnel files by a law firm.
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Listen 1:29Ukrainian Orthodox Church officially gains independence from Russian church
Russian and Ukrainian Orthodox Christians have belonged to a unified church for centuries. Moscow argues it has had legal authority over Ukrainian churches since 1686.
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A reckoning is underway in U.S. Catholic Church
Recently disclosed accusations date back six or seven decades, with the oldest from the 1910s in Louisiana.
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After Pittsburgh shooting, Jewish congregations vow to keep helping refugees
Temple Rodef Shalom in Falls Church, Va., is one of many Jewish congregations across the country that have been helping to resettle refugees in America.
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After years in refugee camps, a family celebrates its first Christmas in the U.S.
Furaha, her husband, Saidi Roger, 33, and their seven kids have been in the U.S. for three months.
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