Neal Gumpel said the abuse he suffered more than 50 years ago shaped his adult life.
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Convicted former Catholic priest, Cheverus teacher dies at 87
James Talbot, who taught at the Portland Catholic school in the 1980s and 1990s, was convicted of sexually assaulting boys in Maine and Massachusetts after he was exposed by The Boston Globe.
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Mainers witness selection of new pope as white smoke rises in Vatican City
Cardinal Robert Prevost, who will become Pope Leo XIV, appeared on the balcony of St. Peter’s Basilica after the conclave election.
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What ‘Conclave’ gets right — and wrong — about papal politics
The movie “Conclave” delves into the intricacies of papal politics and the election of a new pope, but how accurate is it in portraying the Vatican’s inner workings?
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Pope Francis animated a corner of Maine for the better | Opinion
Members of the Social Justice and Peace Commission at St. Michael’s Parish in Augusta grew together thanks to the late pontiff’s inspiration.
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For many Mainers, Pope Francis’ impact and legacy are personal
The pontiff spent his 12-year tenure preaching what he called the joy of the gospel and emphasizing compassion. That message resonated among myriad Catholics and non-Catholics alike.
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Maine community leaders remember Pope Francis as humble, charitable pontiff
Pope Francis, 88, died Monday morning after more than 12 years as head of the Catholic Church.
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Palm weaving keeping tradition alive for Maine Catholics of all ages
The event at the Cathedral of the Immaculate Conception returned by popular demand ahead of Palm Sunday, which precedes Easter and begins Holy Week for most Christians.
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Judge sides with Maine religious order in child sexual abuse case
An Oregon woman had filed a lawsuit against the Missionary Oblates of Mary Immaculate alleging she was abused almost 70 years ago by priests in Bucksport and Bar Harbor.
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Scarborough event explores significance of Catholicism’s Jubilee Year
In celebration of the Catholic church’s Jubilee Year, St. Maximilian Kolbe Church in Scarborough is hosting an event, “Practical Catholicism: The Jubilee Year,” on Jan. 13 at 7 p.m. The evening will feature Father Jack Dickinson and Faith Formation Director Michelle Valcourt, who will explore the meaning of the Jubilee Year and share practical ways […]