The church is laying the groundwork for formal debate on opening up the priesthood to married men in parts of the world where clergy are scarce.
October 2018
Cross country: Rain, mud and cold expected at state meet
With an impressive blend of youth and experience, Bonny Eagle has its sights on a third Class A girls’ title in four years.
House District 18: Republican aims to unseat 3-term Democrat
The challenger has political experience in Aroostook County.
House District 16: Democrat trying to unseat 5-term Republican representative
Both candidates favor Medicaid expansion as approved by voters.
House District 12: Former Biddeford councilor running unopposed
Democrat Victoria Foley is a former Biddeford city councilor.
House District 11: Two-term representative faces Republican
Emily Rousseau is challenging Ryan Fecteau.
House District 15: Self-employed accountant challenges Democratic lawmaker
Both see the need to lure jobs top Maine.
Indonesia court upholds blasphemy sentence
A woman is serving 18 months in prison after complaining about the volume of a mosque’s loudspeakers.
Patriots have a grounded run game
Injuries and inconsistencies have taken a toll as New England keeps trying to establish itself out of the backfield.
Pope summons bishops to U.S. retreat on clergy sex abuse
The historic seven-day spiritual retreat will be at Mundelein Seminary in suburban Chicago in January.