Religion
Ruling on naming priests in abuse report may change Pa. grand jury process
The report named hundreds of “predator priests” and enablers. But 11 sued, saying being identified would violate their right to a good reputation since they weren't charged.
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Sacred spaces reimagined with preservation, Philly communities in mind
Food was a common thread connecting all three projects.
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Sharing in the good fortune of St. Katharine Drexel
Gratitude to the Philadelphia philanthropist lasts a lifetime.
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A grieving Pittsburgh focuses on community and light in Hanukkah celebrations
Since the shooting, there have been youth-led events like rallies and prayer services.
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How a corporation convinced American Jews to reach for Crisco
Sunday is the first night of Hanukkah, and that means Jews around the country will be frying up potato latkes, celebrating the ancient miracle of the oil that burned for eight
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The killing of American missionary ignites debate over how to evangelize
In his final journal entry, on November 16, Chau left instructions with the fishermen for contacting friends, family, and colleagues.
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A home-grown ‘Messiah’ sing-along marks 50 years in Philly
For 50 years, George Lakey has been organizing sing-alongs of George Frideric Handel's iconic oratorio, a beloved part of the holiday soundtrack.
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Listen 3:23Quaker relief worker recounts helping migrants in caravan get through Mexico
A member of the Philadelphia-based American Friends Service Committee recounts her experiences doing relief work with the caravan of migrants passing through Mexico.
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Historic congregation takes Philly Marathon runners to church
This year, as the runners approached the fifth mile of the race, members of the Mother Bethel A.M.E. choir sang uptempo hymns from the steps of the church.
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Listen 1:21Ever sit down to Thanksgiving dinner, look around at the shining faces of your family, and think to yourself: “How the heck am I relate ...
Air Date: November 16, 2018
Listen 47:22New lawsuit against Pa. Catholic dioceses demands more secrets be revealed
Two people who have accused priests of molestation in Philadelphia have filed a lawsuit against the Pennsylvania Catholic Conference and ...
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Listen 1:22As hate crimes increase, faith leaders come to Philly security summit
For the third straight year, hate crimes are happening more frequently. They increased by about 17 percent in 2017, according to U.S au ...
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Clergy abuse victims fund launches in Philadelphia, other Pa. dioceses to come
The Archdiocese of Philadelphia’s new victim’s compensation program is up and running, less than a ...
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Bishops will delay votes on steps to combat sex abuse crisis
U.S. Conference of Catholic Bishops announced it will delay for at least several months any votes on proposed new steps to address the clergy sex abuse crisis.
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Dioceses’ compensation funds shouldn’t end Pa. victims’ right to sue, advocates say
Seven of Pennsylvania’s eight Catholic dioceses have announced plans to create funds to compensate those abused by priests as children, ...
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