Religion
Report details 1,000 victims of child sexual abuse by 300 ‘predator priests’ across Pa.
The roughly 900 page report, paints a horrid portrait of activity that occurred in the dioceses of Scranton, Allentown, Harrisburg, Greensburg, Erie and Pittsburgh.
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Listen 11:55Pennsylvania Catholic church abuse report to be released
Time is ticking down to a court-ordered deadline Tuesday afternoon to decide what information to black out in a forthcoming grand jury report investigating child sexual abuse
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Report on Catholic Church abuse delayed (again) by objections from clergy
A redacted version could have been released Tuesday, but clergy named in the report have filed objections.
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Detroit’s Rashida Tlaib poised to become first Muslim woman in Congress
"I am at a loss for words," she tweeted overnight. "I cannot wait to serve you in Congress."
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Calling for justice, hundreds march in Philly to start off national Baptist conference
The main goal of Monday's march along Market Street was emphasizing the importance of registering to vote, organizers say.
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Ahead of redacted report, some Pa. Catholic dioceses release names of accused priests
The report, lead by the Pa. Attorney General, is the result of a nearly two-year investigation that probes back seven decades and identifies more than 300 “predator priests"
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Catholic church now formally opposes death penalty in all cases
The Catholic Church now formally considers the death penalty "inadmissible because it is an attack on the inviolability and dignity of the person."
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For many Muslim grocery shoppers, a shifting definition of ‘halal’
While conducting research for our book, “Halal Food: A History,” we found that more and more Muslims are looking at ethical and health considerations
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Diocese names 71 accused of child sex abuse, blames bishops
At a news conference to detail the church's actions, Harrisburg Bishop Ronald Gainer apologized to those who were abused.
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Man struggling with substance abuse attacks priest with wine bottle, church officials say
The priest was counseling his alleged attacker for substance abuse issues, a church official said.
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‘Faith, art, activism’ combine at Philly church in a carnival atmosphere
The traveling carnival visits towns across the country to propel social change through theater, storytelling, songs, and games.
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Redacted version of clergy abuse report will be made public, court orders
The report's slated to be out as soon as August 8, and by August 14 at the latest.
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Lawyers criticize Pa. AG Shapiro’s appeal to Pope Francis in abuse probe
Attorney General Josh Shapiro sent a letter to the pope Wednesday asking him to intervene.
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St. Katharine Drexel’s tomb moving to the Cathedral Basilica of Saints Peter and Paul
The new location on the Benjamin Franklin Parkway will be open to the public in September once construction in complete.
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Listen 1:47Organizations with deep community roots on mission to strengthen Philadelphia
Put together the needs and the assets on either side of the walls of the sacred properties, and you see a whole new necessity – and possibility.
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