Religion

The election of a new pope itself is shrouded in secrecy, with cardinals forbidden from communicating with the outside world what happened during the voting in the conclave.

Francis' death sets off a weekslong process of allowing the faithful to pay their final respects, followed by a funeral and a conclave to elect a new pope.

Relatives say the suspect, Cody Balmer, has struggled with mental illness. But Balmer told a judge this week that he doesn't have a mental illness.

Pennsylvania Gov. Josh Shapiro’s mansion was the target of an arson attack last weekend, but the attacker's motives are unclear.

Victoria Ciliberti is a third-generation “palm lady” sharing her craft in the Italian Market ahead of Palm Sunday.

Billy Penn rounded up a list of Passover-friendly options and Seder dinner meals available in the city. L’chaim!

The former Church of the Assumption has sat vacant for decades, and the building structure is considered unsafe by city regulators.

A record $5 million redevelopment grant will help a private school that blends Islamic teachings with a standard curriculum.

A federal judge found that the Trump administration policy could violate their religious freedom and should be blocked while a lawsuit challenging it plays out.

An additional five suspects have been charged with procuring the guns used in the shooting near the Philadelphia Masjid last April.

Tindley Temple United Methodist Church held a special service Sunday to honor the civil rights pioneer and opera singer.

Pennsylvania is only one of four states that still taxes Holocaust reparations payments. A news bill seeks to fix that and honor survivors’ legacy.

The debut concert of the newly restored pipe organ at the Church of the Gesu evokes a 1903 papal ruling for the soul of Catholicism.

A parade of vehicles topped with menorahs traveled from Eakins Oval to Independence Hall on Saturday, ending in front of a 32-foot menorah.

Christmas trees have been banned from Delaware’s landfills since 2008.