The explosive inquiry leaves the strong impression that allegations of exploiting young adults weren’t treated as seriously as the abuse of minors.
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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.
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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
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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.
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Catholic churches get creative with Christmas fairs under COVID
PORTLAND — During the pandemic, several Maine Catholic parishes are planning to offer creative Christmas fairs while following state guidelines under COVID. These events include outdoor bazaars, virtual fairs and tree festivals. As fairs are confirmed, they will be added to the Christmas fairs page on the diocesan website, portlanddiocese.org/content/christmas-fairs-2020. Here is a list of […]
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Plot thickens, questions swirl over pope’s endorsement of same-sex unions
Evidence suggests he made them in a 2019 interview that was never broadcast in its entirety.
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New priest will sign Mass for deaf as part of service
The Mass will be held once a month at St. Pius X Church on Ocean Avenue.
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Maine Catholic schools announce reopening plans
Public and private schools around the state have said they will follow safety protocols to limit spread of coronavirus.
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Report: Retired Pope Benedict XVI ill after visit to Germany
A German newspaper is reporting that Emeritus Pope Benedict XVI has fallen ill after his return from a trip to his native Bavaria to visit his brother, who died a month ago.
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Vatican says bishops should report sex abuse to police
It’s the Catholic Church’s latest effort to compel religious leaders to protect minors from predator priests.