Religion

Why have the victims of childhood sexual abuse by nuns been ignored? And how do gender imbalance and church hierarchy work together to minimize their stories?

St. John the Evangelist parish observed Good Friday by staging “Via Crucis,” a musical score from Franz Liszt depicting the Stations of the Cross.

Here are a few recommendations for places you can go to pray in solidarity with Christ in the garden — and with those mourning the destruction at Notre Dame Cathedral.

In reaction to concerns about the fire at Notre Dame Cathedral, the historic Old City church tests its “deluge” suppression system.

The Pennsylvania grand jury report on clergy sex abuse gave a number of recommendations, all aimed at stemming abuse and keeping institutions from covering it up.

Firefighters continue working as massive blaze in brought under control at the French capital's iconic Notre Dame Cathedral.

Organizers said that Tree of Life synagogue is looking for "original, uplifting images and graphics" to be printed on windscreens that will cover the temporary fencing.

At least 50 priests accused of molesting children in Pennsylvania were referred to a facility in Downingtown for evaluation and treatment.

"This is endangering lives," she said, accusing Trump of fomenting right-wing extremism. "It has to stop."

Last year's sweeping Pennsylvania grand jury report on clergy sexual abuse did not investigate abuse by nuns.

Muslims from all over Philadelphia come to the services at Germantown Masjid, with the Friday congregational prayer getting anywhere between 800 to 1200 people.

In an era of red and blue polarization, purple congregations are increasingly rare and a challenge to maintain. They learn to avoid some subjects to maintain harmony.

The university said on Saturday it shared the "international revulsion" the laws induced and that it would reconsider a 1993 decision to confer the honorary degree.

The pontiff said that "a country that produces and sells weapons has on its conscience the death of every child and the destruction of each family."

President Donald Trump is trying to make the case for Jewish voters to back his re-election as he takes a victory lap with Republican donors in Las Vegas.