Religion and Values
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PublishedDecember 31, 2022
In U.S., sharply contrasting views on Benedict XIV’s legacy
Some U.S. Catholics, on learning of his death Saturday, recalled him as an obstacle to progress in combating clergy sex abuse and expanding the role of women in the church.
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PublishedDecember 31, 2022
Benedict XVI, first pope to retire in 600 years, dies at 95
Pope Emeritus Benedict XVI, who will forever be remembered as the first pontiff in 600 years to resign has died
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PublishedDecember 29, 2022
Pope Benedict XVI lucid, stable, but in serious condition
In 2013, he became the first pope in 600 years to resign, and he chose to live out his retirement in seclusion in a converted monastery in the Vatican Gardens.
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PublishedDecember 18, 2022
Anti-abortion priest Pavone defrocked for blasphemous posts
The Vatican cited Frank Pavone's 'blasphemous communications on social media' as well as 'persistent disobedience' of his bishop.
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PublishedDecember 18, 2022
Hanukkah begins in Ukraine as battles rage
Dozens gathered in Maidan Independence Square in the capital, Kyiv, at sundown for the lighting of the first candle of what local Jewish leaders say is Europe’s tallest menorah.
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PublishedDecember 18, 2022
Facing blackouts and Iranian-made drones, Ukrainian Jews urge Israel to help
Israeli leaders have declined to provide weapons or defense systems to Ukraine and refused to join Western economic sanctions for fear of jeopardizing its security relationship with Russia.
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PublishedDecember 16, 2022
After pandemic hiatus, Maine’s Jews looking forward to Hanukkah celebrations
There will be several events around southern Maine during the eight-day holiday, which begins at sundown on Sunday.
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PublishedDecember 14, 2022
Jesuits admit artist excommunicated before new sex abuse claims
The Rev. Marko Ivan Rupnik is one of the church’s most sought-after muralists.
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PublishedDecember 10, 2022
New Japanese law targets Unification Church fundraising abuses
The statute allows donors to seek the return of their money and prohibits religious groups from soliciting funds by coercion or linking donations to spiritual salvation.
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PublishedDecember 10, 2022
Devotion to Our Lady of Guadalupe draws millions to Mexico City shrine
Last year, even with some COVID restrictions still in place, attendance for the December celebrations rose to at least 3.5 million.
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