catholic church

Published
December 22, 2020

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.
Published
December 10, 2020

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.
Published
November 23, 2020

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.
Published
November 23, 2020

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.
Published
November 20, 2020

Bishop, area priests to host high school discernment day in Brunswick
Published
November 14, 2020

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.
Published
November 11, 2020

Maine Catholic churches voice frustration while limiting in-person attendance

The Roman Catholic Diocese of Portland will follow new state coronavirus guidance limiting attendance to 50 people, but says its 141 churches have operated safely throughout the pandemic.
Published
November 11, 2020

Pope Francis vows to end sexual abuse after McCarrick report

Pope Francis is vowing to rid the Catholic Church of sexual abuse and offering prayers to victims of former Cardinal Theodore McCarrick
Published
November 10, 2020

Vatican says Pope John Paul II knew of misconduct allegations against ex-cardinal for nearly 2 decades

Months after then-bishop Theodore McCarrick wrote a letter to the Pope's secretary denying sexual abuse allegations, the pontiff appointed him archbishop of Washington.
Published
October 23, 2020

Catholic churches get creative with Christmas fairs under COVID