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October 25, 2022 | 5:19 AM

New documentary digs deeper into the lives, legacies of Pittsburgh’s Tree of Life shooting survivors, families

Although the attack remained international news for weeks, filmmaker Trish Adlesic says there’s still more of this story to tell.

By Bill O'Driscoll/WESA
September 8, 2022 | 9:28 AM

A Chambersburg church wants members to bring their political differences to the service

A Chambersburg church wants members to bring their political differences to the service. Despite differences in their opinions, members are still able to pray together afterward.

By Robby Brod
April 7, 2022 | 5:00 AM

Three and a half years after Tree of Life shooting in Pittsburgh, lawyers differ sharply on when to begin trial

The defendant faces more than 60 federal charges for offenses ranging from hate crimes to obstruction of religious belief.

By An-Li Herring/WESA

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December 3, 2019 | 10:30 AM

Surge of new abuse claims threatens church like never before

“The survivors coming forward now have been holding on to this horrific experience all of their lives."
By Bernard Condon and Jim Mustian/The Associated Press
November 28, 2019 | 8:35 AM

Church, state separation issue has been addressed, central Pa. school official says

The Freedom From Religion Foundation claims the violation occurred before the high school football team’s first two games of the season.
By John Beauge/PennLive
November 21, 2019 | 5:31 AM

Catholic Church boards reviewing sex abuse fail victims

The independent panels are expected to review allegations. But almost two decades later, an Associated Press investigation of review boards shows they have broadly failed to uphold these commitments.
By Reese Dunklin, Matt Sedensky and Mitch Weiss/The Associated Press
October 31, 2019 | 8:27 AM

Pa. House spends $1.1 million to win court battle to preserve opening prayer tradition

"Our money is easy for them to spend and our opinions are just as easy for them to negate."
By Jan Murphy/PennLive
October 25, 2019 | 12:00 PM

In seeking death penalty, government sets aside religious beliefs of some Tree of Life Synagogue shooting victims

“I think it comes from a basic value in a human life and the possibility that you can ask for forgiveness.”
By An-Li Herring/WESA
October 25, 2019 | 5:13 AM

Congregations, community to commemorate synagogue shooting

"The key to the day is to remember those who were lost — innocent, beloved, sorely missed pillars of the community."
By Ramesh Santanam/The Associated Press
October 9, 2019 | 5:13 AM

Pittsburgh clergy abuse compensation fund receives a total of 367 claims

"We're months away from finishing our work for the Diocese."
By Kathleen Davis/WESA
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