Pope Francis, in Uganda to honor the memory of Christians killed in the 1800s, visits a slum and speaks out on the right to safe water and housing.
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Pope Francis brings climate warning to heart of Africa
He says letting special interests block a global climate agreement would be ‘catastrophic.’
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Pope Francis links terror to poverty as he launches Africa tour
He stuns Kenyans by riding through Nairobi in a modest Honda and waving through an open window.
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Sunday Solemnity of Christ the King, 8 a.m., annual event that has been sponsored by the Greater Portland Council of Catholic Men since 1947. Bishop Robert Deeley will celebrate a Mass at the Cathedral of the Immaculate Conception in Portland and a social reception in the Cathedral’s Guild Hall will follow. All are welcome to […]
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Heightened ‘Islamophobia’ spreads in U.S.
Everyday Muslims fear they are being lumped in with radical jihadists as the anti-Islam tone accelerates.
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U.S. Catholic bishops pass platform after clash on issues
Pope Francis-appointed bishops strongly push the pontiff’s focus on poverty and the planet.
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Pope Francis works on first book for children
The book consists of the pontiff”s personal responses to 30 handwritten letters and drawings solicited from children ages 6 to 13.
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Reflections: Man looks at the outside, but the Lord looks at the heart
Dorothy had a kind of beauty that shone brighly despite her outward gaunt and pale appearance.
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Saturday Greater Portland Baha’i Communities, 4 to 8 p.m., celebrating the births of the twin founders of the Baha’i Faith. Held at North Yarmouth Congregational Church; 3 Gray Road, North Yarmouth. There will be a potluck dinner followed by music. Celebrate Diwali: Indian Festival of Lights, 6.30 p.m., with The Temple Bhajan Band of Los […]
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Mormons clarify new same-sex rules
The strict rules issued on gay members and their children created a storm of criticism.