Religion and Values
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PublishedApril 11, 2024
Philly Muslims are reeling after Eid al-Fitr shooting, as police investigate what sparked the gunfight
On what was supposed a festive day for Philadelphia Muslims as they gathered in the Parkside neighborhood to dine after the monthlong Ramadan fast, a barrage of at least 30 gunshots halted the celebration.
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PublishedApril 10, 2024
Maine’s Muslim community gathers for Eid al-Fitr
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PublishedApril 9, 2024
Man settles sexual abuse lawsuit against Maine’s Catholic church as dozens more await ruling
The man had alleged he was abused in 1948, when he was an eighth-grader in Rumford, by the Rev. Lucien Joseph Mandeville. The terms of the settlement have not been released.
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PublishedApril 8, 2024
Vatican blasts gender-affirming surgery, surrogacy and gender theory as violations of human dignity
From a pope who has made outreach to the LGBTQ+ community a hallmark of his papacy, the document was received as a setback, albeit a predictable one, by trans Catholics.
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PublishedApril 8, 2024
Transgender Catholics say new Vatican document shows no understanding of their lives
Transgender Catholics are voicing disappointment with a new Vatican document rejecting the fundamental concept of changing one’s biological sex
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PublishedApril 5, 2024
Thomas Gumbleton, Catholic bishop who opposed war and promoted social justice, dies at 94
For decades, he was an international voice against war and racism and an advocate for labor and social justice.
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PublishedApril 2, 2024
Muslim leaders decline White House Ramadan invitation
Community leaders, angered by President Biden’s approach to Gaza, instead demanded a meeting on policy.
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PublishedMarch 31, 2024
Pope overcomes health concerns to preside over Easter Mass, appeal for peace in Gaza and Ukraine
Francis appeared in good form as he presided over Easter Sunday Mass in St. Peter’s Square and then delivered a heartfelt prayer for peace in his annual roundup of global crises.
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PublishedMarch 29, 2024
Pope skips Good Friday event to preserve health ahead of Easter, Vatican says
The 87-year-old Francis has been battling what he and the Vatican have described as a case of the flu, bronchitis or a cold all winter long.
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PublishedMarch 13, 2024
In Biddeford, iftar dinner builds community during Ramadan
The tradition of inviting the community to a fast-breaking dinner will continue this year on March 23 at Southern Maine Health Care. This year's gathering includes a panel discussion that celebrates Muslim women.
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