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Bishop Ron Gainer issued a public apology Wednesday for the abuse and said the church's bishops shared the blame, having responded inadequately to all the allegations.
Pope Francis appears to be opening a door to a greater role for women in the Catholic Church, agreeing to study re-constituting a clerical office held by both men and women in the early Church.
It's part of the Pope's Year of Mercy in the Church. Msgr. George Majoros is the parochial vicar at Sacred Heart in Bridgeport.
In the case of the Zika virus, Pope Francis has suggested that women threatened with the virus are allowed to use contraception.
November 1 is All Saints' Day in many churches -- and parishioners at Saint Adalbert's Catholic Church in Port Richmond marked the occasion on Sunday.
Vatican observers say the synod exposed divisions among top church leaders over the approach to such issues as communion for Catholics who are divorced or those remarried outside the church.
A quadriplegic priest from Upper Darby could soon be on the road to sainthood in the Catholic Church, if some of those who knew him best are successful in their efforts to push the idea.
Facilities in Cherry Hill, Vineland and Pleasantville, New Jersey are being sold to the Center Management Group, based in New York, for $40-million.
The Holy Thursday mass, behind the walls of the Camden County Correctional Facility, included foot-washing of inmates by a Catholic priest.
In an remarks offered Monday morning from the Vatican, Pope Francis formally announced his intention to attend the World Meeting of families in Philadelphia in September.
Significant progress has been made in finalizing some of the plans for the Vatican-sponsored World Meeting of Families planned for Philadelphia in September 2015.
Philadelphia Archbishop Charles Chaput suggests the subject of same-sex marriage could dominate the debate at this week's conference in Baltimore.
Catholic school educators in the Archdiocese of Philadelphia gathered inside the Convention Center Friday for the first "Archbishop's Day for Teachers and Administrators."
A two-week meeting of Catholic bishops at the Vatican is over and new language on the Church's view of gays and other issues has been rejected. Now, area Catholics are reacting to the outcome.
Chris discussed the latest on the battle against ISIL in Iraq and Syria, New York Time Columnist Paul Krugman's defense of President Obama, and the Catholic Church's recent statements on homosexuality. He talked to Dr. John Nagl at 7:00 and Eagles General Howie Roseman at 8:20.
Today marks the one-year anniversary of the election of Pope Francis as leader of the world's Roman Catholics.
In a written statement, Archbishop Charles Chaput says that separate investigations found that 75-year-old Reverend James Collins and 67-year-old Reverend John Paul "unfit for ministry."
Pope Francis has decided to end the practice of naming priests working in the trenches - monsignors.
Dennis Sullivan, 67, was the former vicar-general in the New York archdiocese.
The Archdiocese of Philadelphia says it has resolved all but one of the cases involving allegations of child sex abuse by priests with the announcement Sunday that five more priests have been removed from ministry.
Pope Francis released what some are calling "road map for the future of the catholic church" earlier this week in Rome.
Archbishop Joseph Kurtz and Cardinal Daniel DiNardo were chosen Tuesday to lead the U.S. Catholic Conference of Bishops.
Signaling a dramatic shift in Vatican tone, Pope Francis said the Catholic Church had become obsessed by "small-minded rules" about how to be faithful and that pastors should instead emphasize compassion over condemnation when discussing divisive social issues of abortion, gays and contraception.
Federal authorities have sentenced an admitted con man who targeted nuns, priests and others in a so-called advance fee scam with devastating personal results to 18 years in prison.
Pope Francis' remarks to reporters about gays and lesbians on his return trip to Rome from Rio de Janeiro are being noticed by those in the LGBT community.
Philadelphia Marathon Weekend is here, with the annual 26.2-mile run taking over the city with road closures and traffic delays.
The Philadelphia region is under a NEXT Weather Alert Friday because of rain, wind, cold temps and snow.
It was an incredible day filled with hope as families, volunteers and sponsors joined us to raise money for our 15th annual Ronald McDonald House Charities Telethon.
Winemaker Larry Sharrott said the drought will help produce robust wines at his South Jersey winery.
A beef and beer benefit was held to help the family of a fallen Philadelphia police Sgt. Jaime Roman, who died in September.
The Philadelphia region is under a NEXT Weather Alert Friday because of rain, wind, cold temps and snow.
Philadelphia Marathon Weekend is here, with the annual 26.2-mile run taking over the city with road closures and traffic delays.
It was an incredible day filled with hope as families, volunteers and sponsors joined us to raise money for our 15th annual Ronald McDonald House Charities Telethon.
Incumbent Sen. Bob Casey on Thursday conceded in the U.S. Senate race in Pennsylvania to Dave McCormick.
Winemaker Larry Sharrott said the drought will help produce robust wines at his South Jersey winery.
Philadelphia Marathon Weekend is here, with the annual 26.2-mile run taking over the city with road closures and traffic delays.
The bar made the announcement on social media in a collaborative post with all other Bark Social locations.
Two people were injured in a hit-and-run near City Hall Thursday night, police said.
Incumbent Sen. Bob Casey on Thursday conceded in the U.S. Senate race in Pennsylvania to Dave McCormick.
Al-Ashraf Khalil and Isaam Jaghama were convicted of setting fire to a Philadelphia pizza shop in 2022, leading to the death of fire Lt. Sean Williamson.
Winemaker Larry Sharrott said the drought will help produce robust wines at his South Jersey winery.
The Justice Department says it found a pattern of misconduct and civil rights violations by the Trenton Police Department.
New Jersey State Police say the "Big Rusty" wildfire that burned in Hainesport, New Jersey is under investigation as suspicious.
A Florida family who stays at the Ronald McDonald House while their baby boy gets treatment for OEIS complex calls the community they've met family.
Ronald McDonald Houses are known for giving families a place to stay while children receive medical treatment, but special rooms inside hospitals also provide families with a peaceful space to relax.
Former NFL running back Wendell Smallwood Jr. has been charged with defrauding COVID-19 relief programs, court documents show.
Sahori Arteaga and her family spent 10 months at the Ronald McDonald House of Delaware after flying 3,000 miles from Honduras to Wilmington for a kidney transplant.
It was a full circle moment when a Chester County mother brought her son to visit the Ronald McDonald House Charities of Greater Delaware for the first time.
For the Schiro family from Nevada, the Ronald McDonald House Charities of Greater Delaware — "Donald's House" — is a second home.
While we don't have anything solid in the forecast, as of late November, meteorologists can look at trends and historical dates.
As runners count down to Sunday's big race at the Philadelphia Marathon, the cause is driving some people to run 26.2 miles.
A high school in Montgomery County, Pennsylvania, has a reported whooping cough case.
The new report shows the lung cancer survival rate has improved 26% in the last five years.
Skin care products are popular on TikTok, but some of them can damage skin, experts say.
Meet Hassan Paige, a man from Bucks County, who is one of the finalists of the "2024 Ultimate Men's Health Guy."
Winemaker Larry Sharrott said the drought will help produce robust wines at his South Jersey winery.
The bar made the announcement on social media in a collaborative post with all other Bark Social locations.
The Philadelphia City Council is scheduled to hear public comment Tuesday afternoon on the proposed Sixers arena near the city's Chinatown neighborhood.
The Eagles running back is looking to get into sports consulting and talent management, the application shows.
Six Flags announced it shut down the Kingda Ka and Green Lantern roller coasters to make way for two new rides including The Flash coaster.
Philadelphia Marathon Weekend is here, with the annual 26.2-mile run taking over the city with road closures and traffic delays.
Starting Dec. 1, hopping on a SEPTA bus, train, or trolley will likely cost you more. The Transit Authority approved a 7.5% rate increase on Thursday across much of its system.
On Wednesday, SEPTA agree to tentative deals with two unions to avert a strike in Philadelphia and its suburbs.
A crash shut down Route 309 northbound near Fort Washington and Upper Dublin Township for several hours on Wednesday morning.
Three unions representing SEPTA and city workers could go all on strike at the same time.
DeVonta Smith has dealt with a hamstring injury over the last few weeks. His status for Sunday's game against the Rams is unclear.
Philadelphia 76ers forward Paul George has a bone bruise on his left knee and will miss two games, the team said.
Hysier Miller is under investigation by federal authorities after a watchdog group flagged a Temple men's basketball game last season for unusual betting activity.
If it were up to Darius Slay, "elite" Eagles cornerback Quinyon Mitchell would win the NFL Defensive Rookie of the Year.
Former NFL running back Wendell Smallwood Jr. has been charged with defrauding COVID-19 relief programs, court documents show.
The Stardew Valley Symphony of Seasons tour is bringing a video game soundtrack to over 60 cities.
Jay Leno was badly injured in Greensburg when the 74-year-old comedian fell down a hill.
It's showtime, Philadelphia! TKTS Ticket Booth Service has arrived in the City of Brotherly Love -- your ticket to last-minute entertainment.
The leader of a New York City church where pop star Sabrina Carpenter filmed scenes for a music video has been stripped of his duties.
Paul Teal's fiancée and fellow "One Tree Hill" actors shared tribute posts memorializing him.
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Middle school students in Philadelphia got the opportunity to do hands-on learning during the school district's five-day career and technical camp.
With her Girl Talk mentoring program, one Philadelphia teen turned her camp days into a safe space to discuss social issues young girls face every day.
Recent high school graduate Sylvain Farrell says his temporary position at a local clinic is the pathway to a full-time career.
A Philadelphia student won an award from NFL Films for his documentary on bringing back sports teams at his Kensington school.
A group of East Norriton eighth graders took what started as an Earth Day project and made a whole initiative.
Two people were injured in a hit-and-run near City Hall in Philadelphia Thursday night, police say. The driver was arrested.
The Philadelphia region is under a NEXT Weather Alert for rain, wind, snow and colder temperatures. Chief Meteorologist Bill Kelly has the forecast.
For 15 straight years, we have been honored to join Ronald McDonald House Charities and our viewers to help raise much-needed funds for three Ronald McDonald houses in our region and the families they serve.
After a historic stretch without rain, a New Jersey winemaker and winery owner says the dry conditions will make for better bottles. Still, he's grateful some rain is finally falling.
Hundreds packed the ballroom inside the FOP Lodge No. 5 in Northeast Philadelphia for a beef and beer benefit to raise money for the family of fallen Philadelphia Police Sgt. Jaime Roman on Thursday night.