Religion
Muslims end Ramadan, begin holiday amid war, reconciliation
Large parts of the Muslim world are preparing to celebrate the end of the fasting month of Ramadan and the start of the holiday of Eid al-Fitr, amidst conflict and tragedy.
11 months ago
Charges put focus on Jehovah’s Witnesses’ handling of abuse
A Pennsylvania grand jury in recent months accused nine men with connections to the Jehovah’s Witnesses of child sexual abuse.
11 months ago
Supreme Court hears Pa. mail carrier’s religious tolerance case
The case is the latest religious clash the high court has been asked to referee.
12 months ago
During Ramadan, Muslim leaders hope to shield Philly youth from gun violence
Philadelphia’s gun violence crisis is primarily taking the lives of Black men, and both churches and mosques are dealing with the aftermath.
12 months ago
Listen 5:17N.J. imam stabbed during prayer, attacker subdued by congregants
An imam was stabbed while leading his congregation in prayer Sunday at a mosque in N.J. The suspect was quickly subdued by worshippers, arrested and charged.
12 months ago
Philadelphians hop down South Street for 90th annual Easter Promenade
Sunday’s sunny skies and warm weather, paired with colorful attire, made for a perfect South Street Easter Promenade.
12 months ago
Listen 0:54Pope at Easter: Pray for Ukrainian, Russian people, refugees
Tens of thousands of faithful joined the 86-year-old pope on Sunday to celebrate Christianity's most joyful day at Mass in a flower-adorned St. Peter's Square.
12 months ago
Montgomery County rallies behind teen asked to remove hijab to work at restaurant
"For this type to occur during this specific holy time is really a disgrace," said one man.
12 months ago
Vatican: Pope to be hospitalized for days for lung infection
Vatican spokesman Matteo Bruni says Francis, 86, does not have COVID-19, but requires several days of therapy.
1 year ago
Church reduced to burned-out shell after massive 8-alarm fire in Florence Twp., New Jersey
Officials tell Action News that kids were playing basketball in the rear of the church when they reported seeing smoke.
1 year ago
Weitzman museum to host 10th annual Freedom Seder
The Freedom Seder, conceived 54 years ago, ties Jewish religious teaching with social activism.
1 year ago
Listen 1:22Religious leaders call for stricter gun laws in Pennsylvania
A new group — the Saving Lives: Ending Gun Violence Committee — led by Pennsylvania’s Episcopal Diocese, is calling for tougher gun laws.
1 year ago
One sponsor says current law turns “a sacred space into an unsafe space.” A lawyer who opposes the bill calls it “anti-Catholic bigotry.”
1 year ago
Listen 1:31St. Patrick’s Day festivities off to an early start in Philadelphia
The 2023 parade theme "St. Patrick, Let There Be Peace" centers on the 25th anniversary of the Good Friday Agreement.
1 year ago
Listen 0:50Arrest made in West Oak Lane mosque vandalism, suspect identified
The suspect accused of vandalizing the Masjidullah Center for Human Excellence last Friday has been captured, according to prosecutors and police. More details are expected.
1 year ago
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