Religion
‘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.
8 years ago
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.
8 years ago
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.
8 years ago
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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Report on clergy abuse in limbo, awaiting decision from Pa. Supreme Court
The government charges that she was acting as a foreign agent without registering.
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Wilmington mayor apologizes, arranges meeting with Muslim group asked to leave pool
Mike Purzycki issued an apology and is meeting with members of the Muslim community after a teacher and her young Muslim students were asked to leave a public pool.
8 years ago
Listen 2:02Once militantly anti-abortion, Evangelical minister now lives ‘with regret’
Schenck now sees abortion as a moral and ethical issue that should be resolved by "an individual and his or her conscience" — rather than by legislation.
8 years ago
Guests: Laura Little, Michael Moreland President Trump nominated Federal Appeals Court Judge Brett Kavanaugh to r ...
Air Date: July 10, 2018 10:00 am
Listen 48:56Religion, the Supreme Court, and why it matters
For most of U.S. history, the court, like the country, was dominated by Protestant Christians. But today, it is predominantly Catholic and Jewish.
8 years ago
Many look to Buddhism for sanctuary from an over-connected world
It's a response to growing concern over the amount of time people devote to their screens.
8 years ago
A Wilmington church gets its congregation moving
It's Thursday evening. The work day is over and people are filing into the Resurrection Center in Wilmington.
8 years ago
Listen 4:01Clergy argue against quick release of child sex abuse report
Pa. Attorney General Josh Shapiro argued the report should not be delayed, calling it a matter of exceptional public interest.
8 years ago
Pa. measure on child abuse attracts attacks amid legislative uncertainty
A proposal to retroactively extend the statute of limitations in child abuse cases in Pa. is getting renewed blowback from national Catholic organizations.
8 years ago
Making a joyful noise in praise of freedom on Independence Hall Sunday
For Fourth of July, Wawa hosts a series of free events all over the city. There’s always music, but this is the first year a gospel choir will perform at Independence Hall.
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