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PublishedJune 30, 2020
Supreme Court says public funding for private education must include religious schools
The court left unresolved the extent to which religious schools may use public funding for explicitly religious activities, such as worship services and religious-education courses.
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PublishedJune 23, 2020
Saudi Arabia limits number of people for annual Hajj
The kingdom's Hajj minister says they're trying to keep the number around 1,000, a devastating blow to the millions of Muslims who intended on making the pilgrimage.
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PublishedJune 2, 2020
Catholic archbishop criticizes Trump’s visit to John Paul II shrine
Similarly, the region's Episcopal bishop and a church rector were outraged that crowds were forcefully removed on Monday to allow Trump to pose for a photo holding up a Bible in front of an Episcopal church.
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PublishedJune 1, 2020
Lewiston Catholic church resumes in-person Mass. Photos show many changes.
More Catholic parishes plan to hold similar services for those who reserve a slot, but the church also is continuing to stream services online and offer some drive-up services.
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PublishedMay 29, 2020
Indoor religious services can resume, but many faith communities will wait
While some Catholic and Baptists churches plan to reopen, many Maine churches, mosques and synagogues plan to wait because of safety concerns.
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PublishedMay 24, 2020
U.S. Muslims try to balance Eid rituals with virus concerns
The Fiqh Council of North America has encouraged Muslims to celebrate at home and gather virtually.
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PublishedMay 23, 2020
Catholic churches in Maine to begin indoor services starting June 1
Each Mass will be limited to 50 people, and physical distancing and safety rules will be in place to contain the spread of the novel coronavirus, the diocese says.
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PublishedMay 22, 2020
Trump declares churches ‘essential,’ wants them to reopen this weekend
The president has been pushing for the country to open back up as he seeks to reverse an economic free fall playing out months before the November election.
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PublishedMay 8, 2020
Catholic schools, ex-teachers clash in Supreme Court case
A disability discrimination lawsuit to be heard next week involves a teacher at a Catholic school who developed breast cancer, asked for time off for treatment, then learned her contract wouldn't be renewed.
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PublishedMay 6, 2020
Orrington church sues Mills over restrictions on worship services
The Calvary Chapel says the state's ban on in-person worship is a violation of religious freedom.
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