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At the Carnival de Resistance at Arch Street United Methodist Church, participants take on environmental and social justice issues from a Christian perspective. (Carnival De Resistance, Tim Nafziger via Flickr/)
Arts & Entertainment

‘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

The state Judicial Center in Harrisburg, where the Supreme Court spends part of its time. (AP Photo)
Courts & Law

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

Pope Francis (Andrew Medichini/AP)
Courts & Law

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

A place has been prepared in the Basilica of Saints Peter and Paul in Philadelphia for Saint Katharine Drexel, whose shrine will be removed from the Sisters of the Blessed Sacrament in Bensalem.
Community

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.

8 years ago

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Heidi Segall Levi of Community Design Collaborative (right) and Rachel Hildebrandt of Partners for Sacred Places talk about potential uses for the main sanctuary in Wharton-Wesley United Methodist Church.
Community

Organizations 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.

8 years ago

The moon rises behind St. Benedict The Moor Catholic church in Pittsburgh Saturday, Nov. 12, 2016. Pittsburgh is one of six Roman Catholic Dioceses that was the focus of a sealed grand jury investigation across Pennsylvania. (AP Photo/Gene J. Puskar)
Keystone Crossroads
Courts & Law

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.

8 years ago

In June, Muslim kids were asked to leave the Foster Brown Pool in Wilmington because of  what they were wearing. Now, the city has paid $50,000 to settle a discrimination claim. (Image via Google Maps)
Community

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

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Evangelical minister Rob Schenck says change is a part of spirituality:
NPR
Community

Once 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

Radio Times
Courts & Law

Trump’s Supreme Court Nominee

Guests: Laura Little, Michael Moreland President Trump nominated Federal Appeals Court Judge Brett Kavanaugh to r ...

Air Date: July 10, 2018 10:00 am

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The Rev. Brad Wells, left, the Rev. Patrick Mahoney and Paula Oas, kneel in prayer in front of the Supreme Court, as the court hears the Masterpiece Cakeshop case. (Jacquelyn Martin/AP)
NPR
Courts & Law

Religion, 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

One recent study estimated that Americans are spending nearly six hours a day on their connected devices. Add television to that and the total rises to nearly 10 hours. (Deborah Lee/NPR)
NPR
Lifestyle

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

Participants take part in a Les Mills class at the Resurrection Center Church in Wilmington. (Andrea Gibbs/WHYY)
NewsWorks Tonight
Lifestyle

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 4:01
Pennsylvania Attorney General Josh Shapiro.
Courts & Law

Clergy 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

A bill extending the statute of limitations on child abuse cases has struggled to make it through the legislature. (AP Photo, file)
Courts & Law

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

More than 100 faith singers and performers from across Philadelphia gather at Deliverance Evangelical Church in North Philadelphia on June 25 to rehearse for their gospel concert at Independence Hall as part of this year’s Wawa Welcome America celebration. (Emily Cohen for WHYY)
Arts & Entertainment
Things To Do

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.

8 years ago

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