Religion and Values
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PublishedFebruary 5, 2022
American Jews reflect on discrimination after Whoopi Goldberg’s remarks
Leaders say the overall concept of Jewish identity entails a mix of religion, nationality, ethnicity, culture and history.
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PublishedFebruary 1, 2022
Maine Catholic diocese substantiates abuse allegations against 2 priests
Bishop Robert Deeley this month accepted the recommendation of a diocese review board that advises him on allegations of clergy sexual abuse against children.
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PublishedJanuary 27, 2022
World remembers Holocaust as antisemitism rises in pandemic
Holocaust survivors have recalled their agony to a world that they fear is forgetting on International Holocaust Remembrance Day.
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PublishedJanuary 22, 2022
Jewish leaders, backers defiant a week after hostage siege
Rabbis, public officials and others made statements of defiance against antisemitism at Sabbath services a week after last weekend's hostage siege at a Texas synagogue.
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PublishedJanuary 16, 2022
One blue ribbon for each; Mainers lost to COVID-19 honored by Gorham church
The First Parish Church hangs a blue ribbon for every life lost to COVID-19 in Maine, a visual representation of the high costs of the pandemic in Maine.
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PublishedJanuary 10, 2022
Pope calls COVID vaccines a ‘moral obligation’
Pope Francis said individuals had a responsibility to care for themselves “and this translates into respect for the health of those around us."
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PublishedJanuary 4, 2022
Maine Council of Churches urges virtual-only worship services to slow surge of COVID-19
While some churches will consider the council's plea to reduce virus transmission, the Roman Catholic Diocese of Portland will continue to offer in-person services, saying its protocols have proven effective.
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PublishedJanuary 1, 2022
Pope urges world’s people to focus on the good in 2022
The pontiff also equates violence against women as an offense against God
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PublishedDecember 25, 2021
‘A light has shone’: Portland cathedral celebrates Christmas Eve
And they all wore their masks.
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PublishedDecember 25, 2021
On Christmas, pope prays for pandemic’s end, peace
The Vatican secretary of state imposes a new vaccine mandate on staff.
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