Religion and Values
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PublishedJune 19, 2021
Bishops’ vote threatens rebuke of Biden over his stance on abortion
Catholic bishops approved creating guidelines on the meaning of Communion – a possible early step toward limiting the president's participation in the ritual.
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PublishedJune 18, 2021
U.S. Catholic bishops move toward possible rebuke of Biden over abortion stance
Supporters said a strong rebuke of the president was needed because of his recent actions protecting and expanding abortion access, while opponents warned that such action would portray the bishops as a partisan force.
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PublishedJune 16, 2021
Southern Baptists vote to debate sex abuse investigation
The move comes on the concluding day of the two-day gathering of the nation’s largest Protestant denomination, attended by more than 15,000 voting delegates.
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PublishedJune 6, 2021
Pope voices ‘pain’ over Indigenous students deaths in Canada, doesn’t apologize
The majority of residential schools were run by Roman Catholic missionary congregations.
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PublishedJune 1, 2021
Vatican law criminalizes abuse of adults by priests, laity
Pope Francis has changed Catholic Church law to explicitly criminalize the sexual abuse of adults by priests who abuse their authority
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PublishedMay 26, 2021
U.S. bishops to debate which Catholics are worthy of receiving Communion
Some conservative bishops believe that President Biden and other Catholic politicians who support abortion rights should not receive the sacrament.
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PublishedMay 18, 2021
Former Maine bishop abused 5-year-old girl in Newark, lawsuit alleges
The lawsuit is the first time sexual abuse charges have been leveled against Peter Gerety, who was bishop of the Portland Diocese from 1969-74 and died in 2016.
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PublishedMay 13, 2021
Three generations celebrate Eid al-Fitr at home in Cape Elizabeth
The Shir family gathered Thursday to practice their Muslim faith at a celebration of the end of Ramadan.
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PublishedMay 12, 2021
Muslims in Maine to mark Eid al-Fitr without large community gatherings of the past
The festival celebrates the end of Ramadan, a monthlong fast that emphasizes personal responsibility, charity and spiritual growth.
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PublishedMay 1, 2021
Vaccinated faithful throng Jerusalem church for Holy Fire
Israel has significantly lifted most restrictions after a world-leading vaccination drive.
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