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 Lindsay Lazarski
October 20, 2020 | 12:08 PM

Pa. Supreme Court justices review priest abuse lawsuit’s ruling on time limits

Pennsylvania’s highest court on Tuesday grappled with whether a woman’s lawsuit on claims of sexual abuse by a priest decades ago should be allowed to proceed.

By Mark Scolforo/The Associated Press
 Patrick Semansky
October 13, 2020 | 7:37 AM

Bipartisan Christian group forms super PAC to oppose Trump

Dubbed Not Our Faith, the new super PAC plans to roll out six-figure TV and digital ads focused on Christian voters — particularly the evangelical and Catholic voters who helped power Trump to victory in 2016. Its first digital ad, set to run in Michigan and Pennsylvania, takes sharp aim at Trump’s claim to a foothold with Christians.
By Elana Schor/Associated Press
 Marc Levy
October 1, 2020 | 9:39 AM

Report finds flaws in Roman Catholic Church abuse-prevention plans

The analysis by Philadelphia-based CHILD USA said the inconsistencies and gaps suggest a need for more detailed mandatory standards for addressing sexual abuse of children by priests and other church personnel.

By David Crary/The Associated Press

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 Tim Lambert
September 16, 2020 | 5:28 AM

GOP-controlled state House votes to bar shutting down churches in disasters

The chamber voted 149 to 53 for the proposal, which the Democratic leader called a solution in search of a problem.
By Mark Scolforo/The Associated Press
 Courtesy of Rebecca Shirley
August 14, 2020 | 12:44 PM

Hospital visits to those who are ill but not dying are vital too, clergy argue

At some hospitals, loved ones, friends and faith leaders have been limited to phone calls and video chats.

By Zoë Read/WHYY
 Marc Levy
August 14, 2020 | 9:25 AM

Slew of church abuse lawsuits in Pennsylvania hinges on state court decision

The rush to the courthouse is tied to a landmark grand jury report issued exactly two years ago.
By Mark Scolforo/The Associated Press
 Damian Dovarganes
August 4, 2020 | 8:22 AM

Religious groups received $6-10 billion in COVID-19 relief funds, hope for more

Ministry Watch identified more than 400 evangelical ministries and churches that each received at least $1 million in COVID-19 aid.
By Tom Gjelten/NPR
 Keith Srakocic
June 24, 2020 | 7:59 AM

Catholics call on church leaders to stand against racism as one Pa. diocese establishes Black parish

“I want to raise awareness of the need to walk with our Black sisters and brothers."
By Ivey DeJesus/PennLive
 Ruby Thomas
June 23, 2020 | 5:31 AM

Black Catholics: Words not enough as church decries racism

“What’s profoundly different this time is folks aren’t looking for more words -- they’re looking for actual change."
By David Crary/The Associated Press
 Keith Srakocic
June 11, 2020 | 8:11 AM

Faith leaders come together to talk about racism in America

By Lucy Perkins/WESA
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