He says endorsing changes in ministering to divorced and civilly remarried couples risks doing serious harm to the Catholic faith.
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Virginia man says bishop fired him for being gay
John Murphy files a discrimination claim against the Catholic Diocese of Richmond with the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission.
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Reflections: In grief’s grip, so much depends on how you read ‘nowhere’
A new perspective on loss can bring comfort.
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Saturday Yard sale and vendor fair, 8 a.m. to noon, to benefit Saco Bay Center for Civic Engagement. Trinity Episcopal Church, 15 Cleveland St., Saco. “Drawing from your Soul: A Touch Drawing Experience,” 9:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m., with artist and teacher Helen Warren. Cost is $35 for members and $40 for non-members. Jung Center, […]
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Century-old Chicago church catches fire – again
Already saved from a demolition crew in 2003, the Shrine of Christ the King Church was under renovation.
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Wording of admonition by Pope Francis roils Vatican
The dispute underscores the challenge of reporting what the pope and others say behind closed doors.
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Church must show mercy to divorced, pope insists
That’s his opening message to a bishops synod that will debate whether those who split up, and sometimes remarry, can take Communion.
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Blessing of the Animals in honor of the Feast of St. Francis of Assisi Note: Animals should be properly restrained. 10 a.m. Saturday, St. Augustine of Canterbury Anglican Church, the Grange building, 168 North St., Saco. Donations will benefit Our Lady of Seven Sorrows Priory in Raymond, which shelters lost and abused animals. 9:45 a.m. […]
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Reflections: ‘House of denial has thick walls and very small windows’
Facing the raw truth about ourselves helps us grow in self-understanding, humility and kindness.
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Mormons to name up to three new leaders at Salt Lake City conference
For the first time, at least one of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints leaders could be from South America or Africa.