Religion
“They might not let us in, but I’m going to be banging really hard on that door.”
7 years ago
Why the pope’s upcoming summit needs to do a full accounting of the cover-up of sexual abuse
Recent statements by leading bishops and the pope suggest that church officials are not ready to take what I believe is an essential step in ending the scandal.
7 years ago
Vatican defrocks former U.S. cardinal McCarrick over sex abuse
U.S. Cardinal Theodore McCarrick, 88, is the highest-ranking churchman to be laicized.
7 years ago
N.J. lawmakers announce plan to extend statute of limitations in sex abuse cases
Lawmakers say victims need more time to bring their cases. The measure has gotten renewed attention in the wake of the Catholic Church’s clergy sex abuse scandal.
7 years ago
Buddhist monks cash out with ‘secret’ sale of historic South Philly church
A 150-year-old Queen Village church turned Buddhist temple is on a path toward residential reincarnation.
7 years ago
Harrisburg joins other Pa. dioceses in opening fund to compensate sex abuse victims
Survivors of sexual assault who have identified themselves to the Roman Catholic Diocese of Harrisburg will be able to file claims through May 13.
7 years ago
Pope Francis acknowledges, for first time, sexual abuse of nuns by priests
Pope Francis, for the first time, acknowledged the sexual abuse of nuns by priests and bishops, including a case in which some clergy used women as sex slaves.
7 years ago
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.”
7 years ago
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.
7 years ago
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.”
7 years ago
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.
7 years ago
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.
7 years ago
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."
7 years ago
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.
7 years ago
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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