Saturday and Sunday “Mary of Nazareth,” 7 p.m. Saturday and 1 p.m. Sunday, special film screenings offered by Lewiston’s Prince of Peace Parish and shown at Community Little Theater, 30 Academy St., Auburn. The full-length feature film was directed by Giacomo Campiotti and was filmed in Europe. Tickets to either showing are $5 and can […]
Religion and Values
Vatican mulls approach to pastoral care of divorced and remarried Roman Catholics
A German cardinal calls for ‘openings and changes’ while Pope Francis asks for an ‘intelligent, courageous’ approach that is ‘full of love.’
Penguin India removes book on Hinduism
The publishing house reacts under pressure from a small Hindu nationalist group.
Pope’s all heart on Valentine’s Day
Expressions of courtesy, gratitude and contrition will enhance love over time, he tells fiancés.
Reflections: Loneliness is hazardous to your emotional and physical health
Married cancer patients live longer than single cancer patients.
Religion Calendar
Saturday First Torah Service, 10 a.m., part of the Shabbat service with the recently purchased pre-Holocaust Torah scroll. Held at Kehilah Portland Messianic Jewish Synagogue in the gymnasium at Greater Portland Christian School, 1338 Broadway, South Portland. Holy Grounds Coffee House, doors open at 6:15 p.m., featuring live contemporary Christian music. Held at Church of […]
Bankrupt archdiocese pays lawyers, not victims
Milwaukee’s reorganization plan, meanwhile, would give far less to an estimated 125 victims of clergy sex abuse.
Installation of Maine’s new bishop set for Friday
The ceremony will be held at the Cathedral of the Immaculate Conception.
Obama: Freedom of religion central to U.S. diplomacy
The president speaks at the annual National Prayer Breakfast.
Religion Calendar
Saturday A Day of Inner Peace, 10 a.m. to 4 p.m., retreat and renewal session with guided meditations and short teachings led by American Buddhist monk Kelsang Pawo. Bring a lunch or eat out. Light snacks will be provided. Held at Heart Opening, 227 Congress St., Portland. The fee is $25 or $15 for seniors […]