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A migrant child sits outside a tent, taking shelter at the Jesus Martinez stadium in Mexico City, Tuesday, Nov. 6, 2018. Humanitarian aid converged around the stadium in Mexico City where thousands of Central American migrants winding their way toward the United States were resting Tuesday after an arduous trek that has taken them through three countries in three weeks. (Marco Ugarte/AP Photo)

Quaker 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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Jonas Crenshaw, Jr. conducts the Mother Bethel A.M.E. Mass Choir outside the church, as participants of the 2018 Philadelphia Marathon run up Sixth Street, along their route. (Natalie Piserchio for WHYY)

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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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We’re Family — But Why?

Ever 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

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Attorney Jeff Anderson announces a suit against the Pennsylvania’s eight Catholic dioceses on behalf of victims of clergy child sexual abuse. He is joined by victim Daniel Hillanbrand and Hillanbrand’s wife, Donna. (Emma Lee/WHYY)

Keystone Crossroads

Courts & Law

New 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 ...

8 years ago

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Beth Lyon is the pastor of Glenside United Church of Christ. (Kimberly Paynter/WHYY)

Community

As 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 ...

8 years ago

Ken Feinberg addresses a reporter's question during a news conference Tuesday Nov. 13, 2018, in Philadelphia. Feinberg and Camille Biros, not pictured, are administrators of claims submitted to the Independent Reconciliation and Reparations Program, a new clergy child sexual abuse victim compensation fund set up by the Roman Catholic Archdiocese of Philadelphia. George Mitchell, background, is chairing the committee. (Jacqueline Larma/AP Photo)

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Courts & Law

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 ...

8 years ago

Cardinal Daniel DiNardo of the Archdiocese of Galveston-Houston, president of the United States Conference of Catholic Bishops, prepares to lead the USCCB's annual fall meeting, Monday, Nov. 12, 2018, in Baltimore. (Patrick Semansky/AP Photo)

Community

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.

8 years ago

Pennsylvania state Rep. Mark Rozzi, D-Berks, says creating compensation funds is a step in the right direction, but retroactive lawsuits should be an option too. (Marc Levy/AP Photo)

Keystone Crossroads

Politics & Policy

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, ...

8 years ago

Keystone Crossroads

Community

Philadelphia Archdiocese creates independent program to compensate sex abuse victims

The Philadelphia Archdiocese announced Thursday it is creating a program to compensate victims of clergy ...

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Bishop Patricia Ann Curtis Davenport is the first African-American woman to become a bishop of the Southeastern Pennsylvania Evangelical Lutheran Church in America. (Kimberly Paynter/WHYY)

Community

After historic elevation, new Lutheran bishop reflects on disintegrating barriers

WHYY's Mary Cummings-Jordan talks with Bishop Patricia Davenport about her new position within the Southeastern Pa. Synod of the Evangelical Lutheran Church in America.

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Families arrive for Shabbat morning services at Beth Shalom Synagogue in the Squirrel Hill neighborhood of Pittsburgh, on Saturday, Nov. 3, 2018. (AP Photo/Gene J. Puskar)

Community

Jewish nurse: I treated mass shooting suspect out of love

A Jewish nurse who treated the Pittsburgh synagogue shooting suspect says that he saw confusion but not evil in the man's eyes, and that his own actions stemmed from love.

8 years ago

The Rev. William Barber marches outside the U.S. Capitol during a Poor People's Campaign rally in June. On the left is co-leader of the Poor People's Campaign, the Rev. Liz Theoharis. (Jose Luis Magana/AP)

NPR

Community

Preaching Gospel of love and justice, William Barber mobilizes progressive Christians

From his rallies on the national stage to his local ministry, Barber moves smoothly between political and spiritual messages.

8 years ago

Mourners visit the memorial outside the Tree of Life Synagogue in Pittsburgh after eleven people were killed in a mass shooting last weekend. Security remains tightened as congregations prepare to celebrate Shabbat. (Jeff Swensen/Getty Images)

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Community

Jewish leaders encourage Americans of all faiths to #ShowUpForShabbat

As people take part in services, the horror of last weekend will be inescapable, especially for those in the Steel City.

8 years ago

Security guard Donald Mee stands near the entrance of Congregation Adath Jeshurun, in Elkins Park, on Wednesday, Oct. 31, 2018. (Bastiaan Slabbers for WHYY)

Community

Parents balance fear, faith as Jewish preschools amplify security measures

Saturday's shooting at Tree of Life synagogue in Pittsburgh has increased anxiety within the Jewish community, including the 40-some preschools in the Philadelphia area.

8 years ago

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Delaware Attorney General Matt Denn has issued a broad subpoena seeking Catholic Diocese of Wilmington records on possible sexual abuse by priest in recent decades. (WHYY, file)

Courts & Law

Delaware launches widespread probe into possible sex abuse by priests

The Catholic Diocese of Wilmington comprises 56 parishes, 18 missions and 36 schools in Delaware and Maryland's Eastern Shore.

8 years ago

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