Maine’s Catholic diocese is tapping into solar power

Religion and Values

Published
April 4, 2025

Maine’s Catholic diocese is tapping into solar power

The Roman Catholic Diocese of Portland has leased land to solar developers to build what are believed to be the first arrays on church property in the state.
Published
November 12, 2024

Federal judge blocks Louisiana law that requires classrooms to display Ten Commandments

U.S. District Judge John W. deGravelles in Baton Rouge said the law had an 'overtly religious' purpose and is 'unconstitutional on its face.'
Published
October 5, 2024

Mormon church leaders encourage civility as Trump and Harris rally religious voters

Dallin H. Oaks, the top adviser and likely successor to 100-year-old church president, encouraged congregants at the faith's recent conference to steer clear of contention and be peacemakers in their communities ahead of the Nov. 5 election.
Published
September 27, 2024

Jews and Catholics warn against Trump’s latest loyalty test for religious voters

His declaration that he can best protect their freedoms while preemptively blaming some if he loses in November incenses some religious leaders.
Published
September 15, 2024

Haitians in Ohio find solidarity at church after chaotic week of false pet-eating claims

For many Haitian immigrants, Sunday mornings in Springfield, Ohio, are spent joyfully worshipping God as they sing and pray in their native Creole.

Published
September 13, 2024

Pope slams Harris and Trump as ‘against life’ and urges Catholics to vote for ‘lesser evil’

Pope Francis highlights what he calls the presidential candidates' anti-life policies on abortion and migration.
Published
September 8, 2024

Pope arrives in remote jungles of Papua New Guinea with humanitarian aid, message of love

For a pope who marveled at having been chosen from the 'end of the Earth,' it was a voyage to another end of the Earth on the longest trip of Francis' pontificate.
Published
September 8, 2024

Maine victims, Catholic Church wait nearly a year for high court ruling on childhood abuse cases

The cases against the Roman Catholic Bishop of Portland are one of many that are taking an unusual length of time to receive a ruling in recent years.
Published
August 5, 2024

Cardinal Seán O’Malley, Pope Francis’ main adviser on clergy abuse, retires as Boston archbishop

Pope Francis has named Richard Henning, the bishop of Providence, R.I., to succeed O'Malley as leader of one of the most important Catholic archdioceses in the country.
Published
August 4, 2024

One church, two astronauts. How a Texas congregation is supporting its members on the space station

There's no return date yet, which means the congregation’s worries have subsided for now since they are safe aboard the space station, said Tommy Dahn. He is a pastor for the Pasadena, Texas, church where Tracy Dyson worships as a newer member and Barry Wilmore is a longtime elder.

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