Religion
After Pittsburgh shooting, Jewish congregations vow to keep helping refugees
Temple Rodef Shalom in Falls Church, Va., is one of many Jewish congregations across the country that have been helping to resettle refugees in America.
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After years in refugee camps, a family celebrates its first Christmas in the U.S.
Furaha, her husband, Saidi Roger, 33, and their seven kids have been in the U.S. for three months.
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‘Blessings come in’ as churches take in refugee congregations after the Camp Fire
Chico, Calif. has become a safe haven, not just for those burned-out individuals, but for several religious congregations, too.
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Pope Francis tells abusive priests, bishops to turn themselves in
Pope Francis is urging predator priests to turn themselves in "to human justice, and prepare for divine justice," devoting part of his Christmas message to the abuse scandals
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Bible Museum breaks ground at Independence Mall
A forthcoming Bible museum at Independence Mall will add scriptural perspective to American history.
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‘Caroling With Cops’ aims to spread cheer, ease tensions
The collaboration between the 39th Police District and the Georgia E. Gregory Interdenominational School of Music, is intended to create better relationships between residents
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Anti-Semitic papers reported near Pittsburgh shooting site, elsewhere
Authorities are investigating the dissemination of anti-Semitic pamphlets in Pittsburgh neighborhoods, including the one in which a gunma ...
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He is Jewish, but being Santa is his calling
It's a role, he says, that holds a special place in his heart.
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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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