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Religion and Values

Published
January 4, 2014

Most Americans accept human evolution

But a new survey shows a growing gap between the views of Democrats and Republicans on the issue.
Published
January 4, 2014

Pope warns of ‘little monster’ priests

Francis says priests’ training as seminarians must mold their hearts as well as their minds.
Published
December 28, 2013

Religion Calendar

Jan. 4 and Jan. 5 ChIME workshops: “Pastoral Care,” Jan. 4 with the Rev. Anna Schmulowitz-Schutz and “Judaism,” Jan. 5 with the Rev. Joel Grossman and Rabbi Hillel Katzir. Both programs are held from 9:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. and are open to the public. The fee is $60. Call ChIME at 347-6740 for details […]
Published
December 28, 2013

Religion Briefs

LEWISTON St. Dominic Academy gets $10,000 gift for iPad minis An anonymous donor has presented St. Dominic Academy with an unsolicited check for $10,000. The money will be used to purchase 40 iPad minis for the school’s Lewiston campus (pre-K to Grade 6), located at 17 Baird St. Plans are to use the computers to […]
Published
December 28, 2013

Reflections: Resolving to learn French as a spirtual practice

Every year I make a New Year’s resolution to study French. Again. Mostly I start. I take an adult education class. I listen to CDs in the car. I do a few minutes of Rosetta Stone every day. But when the verb tenses go further than my knowledge, I quit. “It’s too hard,” I tell […]

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Published
December 28, 2013

Chinese authorities detain Tibetan monk

The highly regarded Buddhist monk is arrested as Beijing tightens its grip over the region.
Published
December 28, 2013

Church official to seek release after conviction overturned

A court ruled that the law in the 1990s did not apply to the monsignor, who handled priest sex-abuse complaints.
Published
December 28, 2013

Copts view Egypt’s turbulence as a test of faith

The Christian sect feels particularly imperiled in a country roiled by violent political upheaval.
Published
December 25, 2013

Pope’s Christmas wish: hope for a better world

Francis asks for peace and understanding among warring nations, and compassion and assistance for refugees and immigrants.
Published
December 22, 2013

Pope shuffles, warns Vatican bureaucrats to remember their vocation

The pontiff removes some administrators and urges those remaining to shun mediocrity, gossip and squabbles.