Indigenous groups are seeking more than just words, as they press for access to church archives, justice for the abusers, financial reparations and the return of Indigenous artifacts held by the Vatican Museums.
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Pope’s tour of Canada to apologize for Indigenous residential schools signals rethink of mission legacy
The weeklong visit that begins Sunday won’t be easy for the 85-year-old Francis or for survivors and their families.
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Indigenous Canadians wary, hopeful as pope prepares apology
Pope Francis will visit Monday to apologize for abuses in a system designed to sever Native children from their tribal, family and religious bonds.
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Episcopal bishop of Maine attending Anglican conference, but his husband was ‘expressly disinvited’
Bishop Thomas Brown’s spouse, Thomas Mousin, will be allowed to attend worship and the other public events. While he’s saddened by the conference’s decision, Mousin hopes his presence leads to conversations.
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Maine Muslim families celebrate Eid al-Adha
They gathered Sunday in Westbrook to mark the special day, which honors the Prophet Ibrahim’s devotion to Allah.
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Cardinal Hummes, close friend of Pope Francis, dies at 87
The Brazilian Catholic cardinal inspired the pontiff to pick his name after the 2013 conclave,
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After Roe’s demise, clergy lead faithful in praise, laments
Some religious Americans are sad or angry, while others are grateful and elated.
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Pope celebrates families at big Vatican rally
He believes a ‘culture of waste’ is behind the societal acceptance of abortion.
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From joy to anger, faith leaders react to Roe’s reversal
Reactions from America’s faith leaders ranged from elation to anger after the U.S. Supreme Court overturned Roe v. Wade, the landmark 1973 decision that made abortion legal nationwide.
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Three men sue Catholic Diocese of Portland over childhood sexual abuse
In July 2021, the state removed a 34-year statute of limitations for civil claims of childhood sexual abuse.