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.
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Portland diocese to hold annual Blessing of the Fleet
The season-opening event will feature a variety of boats and is open to the public.
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Woman uplifted by support after confrontation with pastor goes viral
Nearly a million viewers watch him admit to committing ‘adultery’ 20 years earlier, when she was 16.
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Angelo Sodano, once-powerful Vatican prelate, dies at 94
His legacy was tarnished by his support for the pedophile and drug addict founder of an influential religious order.
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Southern Baptist leaders release secret accused abuser list
Top Southern Baptists called publishing the list ‘an initial, but important, step towards addressing the scourge of sexual abuse and implementing reform in the Convention.’
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Southern Baptists face push for public list of sex abusers
A report by an independent firm contracted by the Southern Baptist Convention said survivors of abuse by SBC clergy repeatedly shared allegations with the Executive Committee, ‘only to be met, time and time again, with resistance, stonewalling, and even outright hostility from some within the EC.’