The pontiff’s latest remarks come as the Catholic Church is attempting to regain the credibility it lost in the South American country.
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Another View: Columnist jumps to conclusions on scope of Trump’s redemption
Marc Thiessen’s apologia bestows forgiveness on a leader who has neither confessed nor tried to improve.
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Commentary: President Trump is a deeply flawed man – but he keeps his promises
Trump is not the most religious president ever, but he may be the most pro-religion president.
Posted inFood, Life & Culture, Religion and Values
Persian New Year: Baha’i couple mark Nowruz with food, fasting and community service
Parivash Rohani and her family are among as many as 300 million people worldwide who celebrate the Persian New Year.
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Maine Voices: As middle ground on immigration, beef up border security while protecting ‘dreamers’
It’s a trade-off that would keep the country safe and improve the lives of millions of human beings.
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Maine Voices: Religious persecution is wrong, no matter where it happens
It is important to welcome Muslims in our country, ensuring that they do not face anti-Muslim bigotry.
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Couples renew their vows, some with AR-15s in tow, at Pennsylvania church
The congregation believes the rifle symbolizes the ‘rod of iron’ in the Bible.
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Evangelist Billy Graham’s body to lie in honor at U.S. Capitol
The two-day viewing is part of nine days of mourning for America’s most famous evangelist.
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Letter to the editor: Reflections column raised more ‘simple questions’
Bill Gregory’s Jan. 20 Reflections column, “Simple questions can often shed light on intriguing truths,” raises a number of questions but also makes two statements that call for two additional simple questions. He states, “I don’t believe that anything is absolute.” Is that statement itself not an absolute? He relates the story of his son’s […]
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Maine Observer: Gift for biscuit lady is food for thought
A soup kitchen volunteer is bowled over by a hungry man’s response.