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It’s easy to feel as if the world is falling apart. The Connection features wide-ranging conversations about the bonds that hold us together, the forces that drive us apart, the conflicts that keep us from exploring life’s possibilities and the qualities that make us unique and human.

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Religion

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:
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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

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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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Capitol Building, Harrisburg. (Kevin McCorry/WHYY)
Courts & Law

Court 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.

8 years ago

Rep. Mark Rozzi, D-Berks, speaks at a rally in Pennsylvania's Capitol to support legislation he has written to lift time limits for authorities to pursue charges of child sexual abuse, Tuesday, June 12, 2018 in Harrisburg, Pa. (AP Photo/Marc Levy)
Keystone Crossroads
Courts & Law

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.

8 years ago

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NPR
Politics & Policy

Faith 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."

8 years ago

Bailey Mercedat, 4, received a balloon crown at an Eid al-Fitr celebration, marking the end of Ramadan. (Kimberly Paynter/WHYY)
Community

Thousands celebrate Eid al-Fitr in West Philadelphia

For Muslims, end of monthlong Ramadan observance is a time of feasting, gifts and joy.

8 years ago

People dancing in the street with people playing hand-held instruments near them
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Community

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.

8 years ago

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