Pope Francis says he took the action because Pope Benedict XVI’s reform had become a source of division in the church and been exploited by Catholics opposed to the Second Vatican Council.
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Maine Voices: Denying Communion to pro-choice Catholic politicians will do more harm than good
The U.S. Conference of Bishops’ decision relegates charity to a subordinate position, hasn’t worked to keep the flock and won’t reduce the number of abortions.
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Trudeau denounces church burnings, vandalism in Canada
Several Catholic churches have recently been vandalized or damaged in fires following the discovery of more than 1,100 unmarked graves at the sites of 3 former residential schools run by the church.
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Over 600 bodies found at church-run Indigenous school in Canada, groups report
Last month the remains of 215 children, some as young as 3 years old, were found buried on the site of another Indigenous Catholic-run residential school.
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Catholic Mass pandemic pass ends on June 19
Effective Father’s Day weekend, the Roman Catholic Diocese of Portland has lifted the general dispensation from the obligation to attend Sunday Mass and holy days of obligation across the state. Issued due to the pandemic, the dispensation has been in place for Maine Catholics since March 2020. In addition to the Diocese of Portland, the […]
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Late-night gatherings raise concerns over proposed events center at former Waterville church
Jennifer Bergeron wants to open an events center at the former Sacred Heart Catholic Church, but some neighbors say they are concerned about noise, alcohol consumption and events, ending late at night.
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Pope, citing pandemic effect, cuts pay for cardinals, others
The pope noted that the Holy See’s finances have been marked by several years of deficit, made worse by the COVID-19 pandemic.
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Vatican says priests can’t bless same-sex unions
The note immediately disheartened advocates for LGBT Catholics and threw a wrench in the debate within the German church, which has been at the forefront of discussion on issues such the church’s teaching on homosexuality.
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Maine Catholic churches will increase capacity this month
Bishop Robert Deeley says Catholic churches will allow for 50% capacity at all Masses starting in late March.
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Pope Francis, on historic visit, urges Iraq to embrace its Christians
The pontiff’s primary aim over the weekend is to encourage Iraq’s dwindling Christian population, which was violently persecuted by the Islamic State group and still faces discrimination by the Muslim majority, to stay and help rebuild the country devastated by wars and strife.