Religion

The Vatican said priests may bless same-sex couples in informal settings, such as a meeting or visit to a shrine, so long as the blessing does not appear to endorse a marriage

The 1974 ordination of the “Philadelphia Eleven” defied centuries of tradition and was initially rejected by church officials.

U.S. Sen. Bob Casey said Sunday’s long line outside of Philadelphia’s Congregation Rodeph Shalom was “a testament to the challenge before us.”

The war between Israel and Hamas and a rise in antisemitism has many Jews unsure how to celebrate Hanukkah this year. Some say they're focusing on hope and hospitality.

“At a heartbreaking time for the Jewish people, the lights of the menorah are more important than ever,” Rabbanit Dasi Fruchter said.

Amid the growing controversy, there are more calls for her to resign or to be fired, and to reevaluate the Ivy League school's policies.

Liz Magill joined the presidents from Harvard and MIT in testifying before a House committee on Tuesday.

Some claim that Biden’s unwillingness to call for a ceasefire has damaged his relationship with the American Muslim community beyond repair.

This year, the nativity scene has turned 800 years old. Glencairn Museum samples their endless variety.

20-year-old Hisham Awartani is scheduled to be released from the hospital next week and begin a long recovery after one of the gunman's bullets lodged in his spine.

Besides serving as a place to gather and celebrate festivals and community events, the center will also be home to the Tibetan Sunday school.

More than 200 religious leaders from across the Garden State gathered for a meeting on security threats.

In its announcement, the Education Department said five complaints involve alleged antisemitic harassment and two involve anti-Muslim harassment.

Marvin and Eva Schlanger contributed regularly to New Jersey’s flagship university. But concerns about the treatment of an Orthodox Jewish law school student raised concerns.

The threats come amid heightened tensions on US college campuses and at Penn, in particular, amid the ongoing war between Israel and Hamas.