Pope Francis celebrates birthday amid church reforms, health concerns

Pope Francis turned 87 on Sunday, closing out a year that saw big milestones in his efforts to reform the Catholic Church as well as health scares that raise questions about his future as pope.

Pope Francis undergoes hospital checkup after coming down with the flu

Pope Francis went to the hospital Saturday for tests after he came down with the flu, but the results ruled out any respiratory problems, the Vatican said.

M. Russell Ballard, prominent Mormon leader, dies at 95

One of the highest ranking leaders of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, M. Russell Ballard, has died. He was 95.

Diwali record set as millions of Indians celebrate amid air pollution worries

A “hazardous” 400-500 air quality level was recorded last week, but unexpected rain and wind improved the air on Diwali. But levels are expected to soar again after the celebrations.

Montgomery County police investigate vandalism at Phoenixville mosque

Upper Providence police are investigating an act of vandalism at a Phoenixville mosque after a suspect is seen writing what police say is anti-Muslim rhetoric.

Community rallies after Phoenixville mosque target of vandalism
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Police in Montgomery County are investigating an act of vandalism after a suspect was seen in surveillance writing anti-Muslim rhetoric on a mosque in Phoenxvile.

SW Philly church reopens 2 years after devastating fire
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Two years after an electrical fire destroyed a Southwest Philadelphia church, Sunday that church finally opened its doors to the community.

Increase in harassment against Muslim, Jewish Americans reported since Hamas attacks

Muslim and Jewish civil rights groups say they’ve seen large increases in reports of harassment against members of their communities since the Oct. 7 Hamas attacks.

Tennessee pastor dies during Ironman triathlon

Tragedy struck during the Ironman 70.3 Memphis triathlon as a pastor lost his life while participating in the event.

Mercer County now home to massive Hindu place of worship

The newly constructed BAPS Shri Swaminarayan Mandir in Robbinsville, will soon open its doors to the public.

Delaware Valley residents seek ways to help after Israel attacked
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War in Israel. More than a thousand people have been killed and thousands injured. Israel?s leaders say the country could be in for a long and difficult war.