Religion and Values

Published
September 8, 2024

Pope arrives in remote jungles of Papua New Guinea with humanitarian aid, message of love

For a pope who marveled at having been chosen from the 'end of the Earth,' it was a voyage to another end of the Earth on the longest trip of Francis' pontificate.
Published
September 8, 2024

Maine victims, Catholic Church wait nearly a year for high court ruling on childhood abuse cases

The cases against the Roman Catholic Bishop of Portland are one of many that are taking an unusual length of time to receive a ruling in recent years.
Published
September 5, 2024

Maine law thwarts impact of school choice decision, lawsuit says

A Christian school at the center of a Supreme Court decision that requires Maine to include religious schools in a state tuition program is challenging a state antidiscrimination law.
Published
August 5, 2024

Cardinal Seán O’Malley, Pope Francis’ main adviser on clergy abuse, retires as Boston archbishop

Pope Francis has named Richard Henning, the bishop of Providence, R.I., to succeed O'Malley as leader of one of the most important Catholic archdioceses in the country.
Published
August 4, 2024

One church, two astronauts. How a Texas congregation is supporting its members on the space station

There's no return date yet, which means the congregation’s worries have subsided for now since they are safe aboard the space station, said Tommy Dahn. He is a pastor for the Pasadena, Texas, church where Tracy Dyson worships as a newer member and Barry Wilmore is a longtime elder.

Published
July 29, 2024

Fired Maine Catholic priest officially defrocked by Vatican

Anthony Cipolle was fired from the diocese in 2020 after it was revealed that he was having inappropriate relationships with a parishioner, who was later killed by her brother-in-law.
Published
July 5, 2024

Vatican excommunicates archbishop for refusing to recognize Pope Francis

The Vatican's summary judgment can only be undone by a ruling of the pope or the Dicastery of the Doctrine of the Faith acting in his name.
Published
June 30, 2024

How will Louisiana’s Ten Commandments requirement be funded, enforced?

As a legal battle ensues over a new Louisiana law requiring the Ten Commandments to be displayed in classrooms, the details of exactly how the mandate will be implemented and enforced remain unclear
Published
June 30, 2024

Boaters receive annual blessing from Portland religious leaders

A blessing for good catches and smooth sailing has been extended to all boaters – occupational and recreational.
Published
June 27, 2024

Oklahoma public schools leader orders schools to incorporate Bible instruction

The directive sent Thursday to superintendents across the state says adherence to the mandate is compulsory and 'immediate and strict compliance is expected.'

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