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New cardinals reflect pope’s world view

by NICOLE WINFIELD The Associated Press February 14, 2015February 13, 2015

Francis goes where no pope has gone before, to places that never showed up on the Vatican’s radar.

Reflections: Christmas Eve service proves the perfect time for a savior

by Karen Lewis Foley February 14, 2015February 13, 2015

I can’t help seeing the divine at work in human acts of compassion like this one.

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Museum of the Bible to evoke stories of the Holy Land

by Jonathan O'Connell The Washington Post February 14, 2015February 13, 2015

Hobby Lobby president Steven Green says he plans to house more than 44,000 Biblical texts and artifacts, including early Bibles of Martin Luther and a 1631 version of the King James Bible.

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Religion Calendar

February 14, 2015February 13, 2015

Sunday Aban Zirikly, 9:30 a.m., the Syrian violinist and conductor, now of Cape Elizabeth, will perform at the morning service. St. Nicholas Episcopal Church, 350 Route 1, Scarborough. “Dark Night/Dawning,” 10:30 a.m., ChIME interfaith worship service. Portland New Church, 302 Stevens Ave., Portland. Connected Catholics of Maine, 1 p.m., general meeting and Valentine’s Day luncheon. […]

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Reflections: Lightness has a call that’s not so hard to hear

by Susan Lebel Young February 7, 2015February 6, 2015

Perhaps what we hear is a matter of where we focus our attention.

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Pope’s speech expected to challenge Congress

by ALAN FRAM The Associated Press February 7, 2015February 6, 2015

The pontiff’s viewpoints on immigration and global warming may clash with those of many Republicans.

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Obama denounces those who twist faith

by Sarah Pulliam Bailey The Washington Post February 7, 2015February 6, 2015

The president emphasizes the importance of humility in combating the tendency to distort religion.

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Religion Calendar

February 7, 2015February 6, 2015

Saturday Special ceremony and plaque unveiling, 8 a.m., will commemorate the fire at Lacoste Babies Home in New Auburn on Jan. 31, 1945. Sixteen babies and one adult died in the fire. The 70th anniversary ceremony is open to all and will be held in the chapel mausoleum at St. Peter’s Cemetery in Lewiston. After […]