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Religion

Mika'il Stewart-Saadiq, BMLC project manager, speaks into a microphone
Politics & Policy

Group representing Black Muslims wants to be heard nationally

The suburban Philadelphia based group said they have formed their organization so that their voices are heard by President Joe Biden and other elected officials.

1 year ago

Listen 1:08
Matt Platkin speaking at a podium.
Courts & Law

New Jersey sees spike in incidents of bias in 2023

The number of incidents recorded is the highest the state has seen since record keeping began about 30 years ago.

1 year ago

Cleanup is underway at Mother Bethel African Methodist Episcopal Church after rocks were thrown through first-floor windows early Monday morning.
Community
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134-year-old historic church vandalized in Philadelphia’s Society Hill

Police estimate $15,000 in damage was done by the vandal.

1 year ago

Reverend Dick Ullman giving someone ashes
Community

Philly church offers ‘ashes-to-go’ for compliance with convenience

Ministers from St. Peter’s Episcopal Church delivered ashes in Washington Square Park for believers with busy mornings.

1 year ago

Tyrese Gould Jacinto looks into a fire circle
Community

Despite being sacred ground, Quinton Township says Native American sanctuary needs a new permit to worship

Cohanzick Longhouse Sanctuary wants to continue using the property as a worship site. But Quinton Township says they need to reapply.

1 year ago

Listen 2:22
Church
Community
Billy Penn

New funding to preserve Mother Bethel African Methodist Episcopal Church

The 134-year-old structure in Society Hill will get $90,000 to rehab its intricately designed stained-glass windows.

2 years ago

A rosca de reyes is sliced to reveal the baby Jesus figurine inside at Amigos Bakery on 9th street. (Ali Mohsen/Billy Penn)
Community
Billy Penn

Philly bakery prepping hundreds of Rosca de Reyes for Three Kings’ Day

Amigos Bakery’s five locations expect big crowds Saturday picking up the traditional sweet bread with a surprise inside.

2 years ago

Policing the Police
Community

Imam killed in shooting outside Newark mosque, shooter at large, authorities say

New Jersey Attorney General Matt Platkin said that the imam’s loss will be felt across the state and city.

2 years ago

Two photos of Charles Stuart Davidson
Community

An Elkins Park cantor and world-class composer recently passed away. His music lives on

Dr. Charles Stuart Davidson helped earn Congregation Adath Jeshurun a reputation as the “singing synagogue.” Ilana Davidson joined WHYY to remember her late father.

2 years ago

Listen 6:38
A man on surveillance video
Community
6abc

Mosque vandalized in West Philadelphia; suspect caught on surveillance video

The Philadelphia Council on American-Islamic Relations said this is the third mosque that has been vandalized in the last two months.

2 years ago

Pope Francis presides over Christmas eve Mass, at St. Peter's Basilica at the Vatican, on Sunday. (Gregorio Borgia/AP)
NPR
Community

Pope Francis mourns the rejection of peace and ‘futile logic of war’ this Christmas

In his Christmas Mass address, he said the word of God is being drowned out by the violence in Gaza. He has called for a ceasefire multiple times since the war started.

2 years ago

Pope Francis arrives for his weekly general audience in St. Peter's Square at The Vatican, Wednesday, Sept. 21, 2022. (AP Photo/Andrew Medichini)
Studio 2

Pope Francis and the Changing Church, Probation Reform, Teens Review 2023

Pope Francis recently approved the blessing of same-sex couples by priests, one of many changes that makes his papacy stand out from his predecessors in the Catholic Church.

Air Date: December 21, 2023 12:00 pm

Listen 50:01
File photo: A Star of David hangs from a fence outside the dormant landmark Tree of Life synagogue in Pittsburgh's Squirrel Hill neighborhood, April 19, 2023.
Courts & Law

White supremacist sentenced for threatening jury and witnesses at synagogue shooter’s trial

Hardy Carroll Lloyd was sentenced to more than six years in federal prison Wednesday.

2 years ago

Pope Francis has approved some Catholic blessings for same-sex couples, so long as priests avoid confusion with marriage blessings. (Tiziana Fabi/AFP via Getty Images)
NPR
Community

Pope Francis approves Catholic blessings for same-sex couples, but not for marriage

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

2 years ago

The
Community
Billy Penn

The first female Episcopal priests were ordained in a North Philly church

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

2 years ago

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