Foster Care Fanaticism in Philadelphia

by Darel E. Paul

The demise of Philadelphia DHS’s foster care contracting arises from a desire to purge dissenters and purify the state. Continue Reading »

24 May 2018

Five Grueling Days of Joy

by Randy Boyagoda

When the woman came for our daughters, we were crowded around a small round metal table, eating damp French fries and day-old bagels. It was early evening, and we’d had a long day, and now another stranger was giving my wife a piece of paper. Was this yet another petition to sign? A cool Catholic . . . . Continue Reading »

1 Feb 2016

“What About You?”

by William Doino Jr.

Of all the speeches Pope Francis recently delivered in America, among the most inspiring was one highlighting the life of Katharine Drexel, delivered to an overflowing crowd in her own Philadelphia: Most of you know the story of Saint Katharine Drexel, one of the great saints raised up by the local . . . . Continue Reading »

12 Oct 2015

Pope Francis at Independence Hall

by Alexi Sargeant

Despite Francis’s universally warm reception, there was a cold war waged on the steps of Independence Hall between two Philadelphia dignitaries offering introductory speeches before the Pope’s address.

28 Sep 2015