
Religion
Appeals court sides with NJ Transit on arresting preachers on platform
The ruling caps a six-year legal fight over whether ministers were the targets of discrimination.
7 years ago
On visit to Chile, Pope asks for forgiveness over sex-abuse scandal
Pope Francis, arriving in Chile to begin a three-day visit, opened his trip by asking for forgiveness over a local priest-abuse scandal that has left the country reeling.
7 years ago
Three Kings and Octavitas bring a taste of home for Puerto Ricans starting over in Philly
Three Kings Day and Octavitas are two post-Christmas holiday celebrations important in Latin America. For recent arrivals from Puerto Ric ...
7 years ago
Daring to put legs on faith with the inspiration of MLK
Rising to the challenges of the Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.'s legacy encompasses more than a day of service.
7 years ago
Listen 6:22ACLU gets school to rescind Muslim student’s suspension for wearing kufi
The American Civil Liberties Union of Delaware recently intervened to have a school overturn the suspension of a 10th grade Muslim student.
7 years ago
Israel closes door to Philly Quaker group, other organizations advocating boycott
Israeli officials said they are defending their country's right to exist and will continuing fighting efforts to “delegitimtize” it.
7 years ago
Evangelicals and Mormons are political allies, but theological rivals
Despite different teachings, Mormons and evangelical Christians think alike when it comes to their expectations of Washington.
7 years ago
Peacemaker works to stop bloodshed in Baltimore
The spiritually minded activist began to cry, letting her tears fall on asphalt.
7 years ago
Adam Levinson’s ‘The Abu Dhabi Bar Mitzvah’
Guest: Adam Valen Levinson ADAM VALEN LEVINSON ...
7 years ago
Listen 35:29Christmas marathon tailgating for hardy Eagles fans
Eagles fans crowd into the cold, blustery parking lots of Lincoln Financial field for the game to clinch home-field advantage in the playoffs
7 years ago
Why we kiss under mistletoe and toast with eggnog
These are a few of many questions, but with expert help, All Things Considered found some much-needed answers to share.
7 years ago
Prisoners get private Christmas Mass celebrated by Philly archbishop
As Christians around the region prepare for the holy holiday, Philadelphia Archbishop Charles Chaput made a special visit to celebrate Christmas a week early with prisoners.
7 years ago
Listen 1:44Catholic Church singled out in Australian sex abuse report
In a far-reaching report on child sex abuse in Australia, a government commission recommends the country's Catholic Church lift its celibacy requirement for diocesan clergy.
7 years ago
Rohingya refugees resettled in Philadelphia find freedom that was worth the journey
Considered the most persecuted ethnic minority in the world, Rohingya Muslims have fled Myanmar by the thousands in recent years. Some now call Philadelphia home.
7 years ago
Listen 3:42Religious leaders divided over Trump’s Jerusalem decision
President Trump's declaration that Jerusalem is Israel's capital brought quick and sharply differing reactions from Jewish, Christian, and Muslim leaders.
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