Religion
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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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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Listen 1:54Court halts release of report on Pennsylvania priest abuse
Pennsylvania's highest court is holding up the public release of a grand jury report expected to reveal details of sexual abuse by Roman Catholic priests in Pennsylvania.
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With major church sex-abuse report looming, lawmaker renews push for more rights for Pa. victims
State Rep. Mark Rozzi, D-Berks, is pushing to end the statute of limitations on child sex abuse cases and give victims abused long ago another chance to file a claim.
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Listen 1:42Faith leaders oppose Trump’s immigration policy of separating children from parents
Tony Suarez, a Latino pastor, tweeted, "God have mercy on those who seem so nonchalant to the plight of children being separated from their parents."
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Thousands celebrate Eid al-Fitr in West Philadelphia
For Muslims, end of monthlong Ramadan observance is a time of feasting, gifts and joy.
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Philly’s 43rd Odunde Festival celebrates African spirituality and cultural connection
One of the largest African-American cultural festivals in the U.S. returned to South Philly on Sunday.
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