Religion News Service12h
At fall meeting, US Catholic bishops turn toward Pope Francis' agenda
The presentation on ‘Laudato Si’,’ a central document approaching its 10-year anniversary next year, was particularly notable ...
Catholic Philly14h
BLOCS Marks National Scholarship Awareness Month, Opens New Local Office
As Pennsylvania’s largest scholarship organization, BLOCS emphasized its link to the Philadelphia region’s students and ...
Catholic Philly14h
Cross from St. John Paul II’s visit finds new home at Malvern Retreat House
The 34-foot white cross towered over the main altar during the saintly pope’s 1979 visit to Philadelphia and later over St.
Priest stabbed in the face during Mass as religion-based hate crime is on the rise worldwide
A priest stabbed in the face during Mass is one of the most recent cases of a religion-based hate crime, which is one the ...
Arrest made in June mass shooting that killed teen girl at Philly pop-up party
Officials announced an arrest in a deadly mass shooting at a pop-up party in Fairmount Park in June that was later linked to another deadly mass shooting at another pop-up party in Southwest ...
City Journal22h
Main Street of the Realignment
A Pennsylvania highway tells the story of Donald Trump’s Keystone State victory.
This week in Philly history: The U.S. Marine Corps is founded in Philadelphia, and a city tavern transforms into its symbol
The eagle, globe, and anchor emblem is solid and respectful, and it looks great pinned to a dress-blue uniform. But a Philadelphia tavern may be the Devil Dogs' most iconic symbol. It’s featured on ...