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The Palm Lady: South Philadelphia woman continues family tradition of weaving palms for Lent

Victoria Ciliberti does her all to carry on her family's tradition of weaving palms for churches during the Lenten season.

  • Mar 25

Pope escalates call for ceasefire in Iran by addressing those responsible for the war

Pope Leo XIV has urged a ceasefire in the Middle East and called on leaders in the Iran war to reopen talks.

  • Mar 15

Philadelphia Archbishop leads prayer for peace

Philadelphia Archbishop Nelson Perez invited people to pray for peace at the Cathedral Basilica of Saints Peter and Paul.

  • Feb 25

Ash Wednesday marks the start of Lent, a period of fasting, reflection - and fish fries

The officiant typically says, "Remember that you are dust, and to dust you shall return," a stark reminder that death is part of life and that one should focus on things of the spirit.

  • Feb 18

Ash Wednesday marks the start of Lent, a period of fasting, reflection for many Christians

On Ash Wednesday, many Christians go to church for a service that emphasizes the start of a season of reflection, self-denial and repentance from sin.

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