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Philly’s Historic Leaning Church Gets $500k for Rehab
Over $2.5 million has been raised so far to cover the $3 million expense. The steeple at Philadelphia’s historic Christ Church is leaning.[/tweetit] The steeple has…
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Catholicism
Archdiocese of Philadelphia Receives a Subpoena from the DOJ
300 Catholic priests tortured 1,000 children in Pennsylvania. The Archdiocese of Philadelphia has confirmed the United States Justice Department has initiated an investigation into the child…
Catholicism
Archbishop Charles Chaput Says the Catholic Church Needs to Avoid Using the Term LGBTQ Catholics
Chaput said there’s no such thing as an LGBTQ, heterosexual or transgender Catholic. Charles Chaput, the archbishop of the Roman Catholic Church in Philadelphia, reportedly said…
Christianity
Cow Escapes Nativity Scene Twice in One Night
“Stormy” causes an unusual night in Philadelphia It was definitely not another night in Philadelphia. Twice in just a few hours, a cow was found wandering…
Judaism
A Message of Hate is Transformed Into One of Peace and Love
Jewish artist twists anti-Semitic vandalism into a gorgeous neighborhood project of love and compassion. A Philadelphia-area artist took what was meant as a hateful act of…
Christianity
Former NFL Player Vai Sikahema Urges People to Visit New LDS Temple in Philadelphia
Vai Sikahema says visiting the new LDS Philly Temple will help people understand the Mormon way of life. The 152nd Mormon Temple in Pennsylvania will be…
Christianity
A Look At Philly’s New Mormon Temple
New Mormon Temple will open in Philadelphia in September. Mormons consider the United States Constitution to be a document that was “divinely inspired,” so perhaps it…
Catholicism
Jewish ‘Star Wars’ Director Donates $50k to Catholic Boy Blessed by Pope Francis
Campaign supporters help family in need of wheelchair friendly van after he was blessed by Pope Francis. Michael Keating was just one person among the crowd…
Catholicism
Quick Look at What The Pope Did During His Philly Visit
Pope Francis’ visit to Philly included meetings with sexual abuse victims, prisoners, and a giant mass for the city. In the midst of much excitement and…
Buddhism
Dalai Lama Will Visit Philadelphia in October to Teach and Accept Liberty Medal
The Dalai Lama, a man held in the highest esteem by his followers, will be visiting Philadelphia in the not too distant future. Yes, Pope Francis…
Christianity
Immigrants, Homeless, and Prisoners Will Get Visit from Pope Francis during U.S. Trip
Pope Francis will visit the United States and Cuba September 19 – 28. According to the Vatican, Francis will meet with homeless, prisoners and immigrants during…
Catholicism
Philadelphia Prepares for Papal Visit and Catholic Gathering of Families in September
The world’s largest Catholic gathering of families will be held in Philadelphia in September, and Pope Francis will attend the event during his first-ever visit to…