The First Parish Church hangs a blue ribbon for every life lost to COVID-19 in Maine, a visual representation of the high costs of the pandemic in Maine.
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Pope calls COVID vaccines a ‘moral obligation’
Pope Francis said individuals had a responsibility to care for themselves “and this translates into respect for the health of those around us.”
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Maine Council of Churches urges virtual-only worship services to slow surge of COVID-19
While some churches will consider the council’s plea to reduce virus transmission, the Roman Catholic Diocese of Portland will continue to offer in-person services, saying its protocols have proven effective.
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Pope urges world’s people to focus on the good in 2022
The pontiff also equates violence against women as an offense against God
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‘A light has shone’: Portland cathedral celebrates Christmas Eve
And they all wore their masks.
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On Christmas, pope prays for pandemic’s end, peace
The Vatican secretary of state imposes a new vaccine mandate on staff.
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Pope clarifies quashing old Latin Mass
Francis’ crackdown outrages his conservative critics, many of whom have gone so far to accuse him of heresy.
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51% of Americans support religious exemptions to vaccination
The poll’s findings reveal the latest public opinion amid debates about when to grant the requests.
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U.S. Supreme Court will hear a Maine case that could have an impact on school choice nationwide
At issue is a state program providing tax money to allow students in towns without public schools to attend private — but not religious — schools.
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In democracy’s birthplace, pope warns of populist threats
COVID deaths are approaching record levels in Greece, and Parliament recently approved a vaccine mandate for those over 60.