Catholic Bishop Deeley says state’s new gathering size limit for churches is ‘unacceptable’

A spokeswoman for Gov. Janet Mills defends the recent updates to capacity limits after the bishop of the Portland Diocese says they will have little impact on most Catholic churches in Maine.

Pope Francis says the world is ‘seriously ill’ from the consequences of the pandemic

This year, his primary area of concern in his annual address to the Holy See seemed to be humankind itself.

A Christmas message from Bishop Deeley

Churches, worshippers adapt to socially distanced Christmas

Churches modify their Christmas Masses during a surge in the coronavirus pandemic.

Maine bishop calls on Catholics to try ‘a different Christmas’

Bishop Robert Deeley previously called on the state's Catholics to use the coronavirus vaccine when it becomes available to them.

Bishop urges Maine Catholics to receive COVID vaccine, allaying concerns about use of fetal tissue

Some Catholics have questioned whether they should be vaccinated if tissue from aborted fetuses was used to develop or test the COVID-19 vaccines.

New York state sues former Maine Catholic bishop, Buffalo diocese over priest misconduct, abuse

New York's attorney general is suing the Roman Catholic Diocese of Buffalo and two former church leaders, including former Maine Bishop Richard Malone, accusing them of covering up allegations of sexual misconduct against predatory priests.

In new book, Pope Francis supports racial justice efforts, blasts virus skeptics

In “Let Us Dream,” Francis also criticizes populist politicians who whip up rallies in ways reminiscent of the 1930s, and the hypocrisy of “rigid” conservative Catholics who support them.

Bishop, area priests to host high school discernment day in Brunswick

Commentary: McCarrick report must be the Catholic Church’s #MeToo moment

The explosive inquiry leaves the strong impression that allegations of exploiting young adults weren't treated as seriously as the abuse of minors.