The document is published on the ninth anniversary of Francis’ installation and the feast of St. Joseph, an important figure to his ministry.
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Pope denounces ‘perverse abuse of power’ in Russia’s war on Ukraine
The pontiff’s comments come just days after he told the head of the Russian Orthodox Church that the concept of a ‘just war’ was obsolete since wars are never justifiable.
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Bishops shun Vatican’s moderate stance on Russia
Pope Francis has yet to publicly condemn the Kremlin for its invasion of Ukraine.
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Photos: Parishioners throughout central Maine attend Ash Wednesday services
As many as 300 people at one Waterville church attended services for Ash Wednesday — officially known as the Day of Ashes.
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Mainers gather in Portland to pray for peace in Ukraine
About 40 people attended a vigil Sunday afternoon at St. Luke’s Cathedral, while others watched via livestream video.
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Vegan Kitchen: Nearly 150 years ago, a Seventh Day Adventist leader had a vision about vegetarianism
The impact of Mainer and church co-founder Ellen White’s vision is still felt on America’s vegetarian foodscape today.
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Maine Catholic diocese substantiates abuse allegations against 2 priests
Bishop Robert Deeley this month accepted the recommendation of a diocese review board that advises him on allegations of clergy sexual abuse against children.
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World remembers Holocaust as antisemitism rises in pandemic
Holocaust survivors have recalled their agony to a world that they fear is forgetting on International Holocaust Remembrance Day.
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Jewish leaders, backers defiant a week after hostage siege
Rabbis, public officials and others made statements of defiance against antisemitism at Sabbath services a week after last weekend’s hostage siege at a Texas synagogue.
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Pope calls COVID vaccines a ‘moral obligation’
Pope Francis said individuals had a responsibility to care for themselves “and this translates into respect for the health of those around us.”