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Pa. Jury Convicts Parents In Tot’s Prayer Death
PHILADELPHIA (AP) — A Philadelphia couple who relied on prayer, not medicine, to cure their dying child have been convicted of involuntary manslaughter and child endangerment. Christian fundamentalists...
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Local Professor Examines Role Of Social Media In Religion
PHILADELPHIA (CBS) – A local professor is examining the place of prayer in the age of social media. William Fitzgerald, an assistant professor of english at Rutgers University-Camden, says prayer has...
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Forgive Me iPhone, For I Have Sinned
PHILADELPHIA (CBS) – A new app for devices like the iPhone and iPad aims to take the intimidation factor out of Confession for Catholics — and the Church is giving it the thumbs-up. You’ll still have...
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Philadelphia Councilwoman Wants Prayer Allowed In Schools
PHILADELPHIA (CBS) - A City Councilwoman is calling on her colleagues to hold a hearing on prayer in the Philadelphia School District. While U.S. Supreme Court decisions prevent teachers and other...
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Defense Challenges Credibility Of Accusers In Priest Abuse Scandal
PHILADELPHIA (CBS) – A fierce legal battle is shaping up in the case against three priests and a Catholic Church Monsignor charged in connection with the alleged sexual abuse of boys. Skilled,...
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Suspect Arrested In Stoning Death Of Elderly Man In Lansdowne
PHILADELPHIA (CBS) – A 70-year-old man was beaten to death with a rock stuffed in a sock by a suspect who says the victim made unwanted sexual advances. Authorities say 28-year-old John Thomas of Upper...
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Stigall Show Log 4.13.11
5:40 The Philadelphia firefighters union has officially endorsed Milton Street for Mayor in the Democratic Primary. 5:58 The city’s largest municipal union has also endorsed Milton Street. 6:11 The...
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Philadelphia-Based Blogger Hosting Vatican Forum On Social Media
PHILADELPHIA (CBS) - A leading Catholic journalist based in Philadelphia is leading a forum this week at the Vatican — on the topic of social media. Rocco Palmo, who produces the widely-read blog...
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Community Finds Renewed Sense Of Faith With ‘A Different Kind Of Church’ In...
WASHINGTON TOWNSHIP, N.J. (CBS) - At United Artists Movie Theatre in Washington Township New Jersey, something new and different is playing for hundreds of people with free admission to the...
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Philadelphia Group Departs For Pope’s World Youth Day In Europe
PHILADELPHIA (CBS) - A group of pilgrims left Philadelphia Wednesday en route to Europe and events leading up to Pope Benedict XVI observance of World Youth Day. More than 30 teens and young adults...
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Exclusive: New Archbishop Eager To Start In Philadelphia
Pat Ciarrocchi reports… PHILADELPHIA (CBS) — Archbishop Chaput is a man of tremendous energy. At 66 years of age, he walks with a quick step. His mind eagerly embraces complex issues. I found his voice...
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First Official Day On The Job For Archbishop Chaput
PHILADELPHIA (CBS) - Archbishop Charles Chaput formally assumed control of the Archdiocese of Philadelphia during mass Thursday afternoon at the Cathedral Basilica of Saints Peter and Paul on the Ben...
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‘Keep Christ In Christmas’ Sign Stirs Controversy In South Jersey Town
By Robin Rieger PITMAN, N.J. (CBS) – Some residents of a South Jersey town are calling a Knights of Columbus banner that hangs over Broadway in Pitman, a sign of the season. It reads “Keep Christ in...
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South Philadelphia Woman Finds Image of Jesus On Window Blinds
By Ian Bush PHILADELPHIA (CBS) — Family and friends are the normal guests at New Year’s Eve parties, but a South Philadelphia woman says her visitor that night was… Jesus. Outside, it was a noisy...
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Lent Begins Today For Christians
By Mark Abrams PHILADELPHIA (CBS) - In the Roman Catholic Church, Ash Wednesday marks the beginning of a 40-day period in which church members are asked to engage in prayer, fasting and doing good...
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Stigall Show Log 5.21.12
5:40 Robin Gibb of the Bee Gees died yesterday of cancer. Robin Gibb (Photo by Ralf Juergens/Getty Images) 5:43 Betty White endorsed Barack Obama for re-election last week. 5:45 Sarah Jessica Parker is...
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Opinion: Rev. William Owens Confronts Barack Obama On Same-Sex Marriage
The Reverend William Owens is the president and founder of the Coalition of African-American Pastors who has been a constant thorn in President Barack Obama’s side since our commander-in-chief gave...
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1 in 5 Americans Now Say They Their Religion is ‘None’
By John McDevitt PHILADELPHIA (CBS) — A new study indicates that the number of Americans who claim no religious affiliation is on the rise. The survey was done by the Pew Research Center, where Greg...
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Opinion: Jamie Foxx’s Obama Is Our Lord And Savior Remark Is Ridiculous And...
After a rather slow four days of politics and political news due to the four-day Thanksgiving holiday, the top story for Monday morning – Cyber Monday for those who are still in shopping mode – was up...
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Local Rabbi Offers Advice For Multi-Faith Families During The Holidays
By Michelle Durham PHILADELPHIA (CBS) – The holidays are almost here and for couples of different faiths raising children it can tricky navigating through this time as differing beliefs can drive a...
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