Francis also calls for peace and ceasefires in many countries around the world.
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Churches, worshippers adapt to socially distanced Christmas
Churches modify their Christmas Masses during a surge in the coronavirus pandemic.
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Nancy Harris uses faith to navigate life’s tumultuous seas
The Cape Elizabeth native, who resides in Auburn, is the daughter of the late Edward L. Fenderson, who was a minister of the Calvary United Methodist Church in Lewiston from 1969 to 1975.
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Jay centenarian’s faith in God has helped him through good times and bad
Arthur “Benny” Benedetto still has a metal-covered prayer book he carried in his pocket during World War II.
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‘Prayer works’: Oxford woman withstands brain tumor
Fran White says the power of prayer and community got her through brain surgery this year.
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Power of Faith: Waterville Rabbi Rachel Isaacs says pandemic shines light on being thankful to God
The rabbi at Waterville’s Beth Israel Congregation and Colby College professor says the power of faith is especially vital this Hanukkah season amid COVID-19.
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Bishop urges Maine Catholics to receive COVID vaccine, allaying concerns about use of fetal tissue
Some Catholics have questioned whether they should be vaccinated if tissue from aborted fetuses was used to develop or test the COVID-19 vaccines.
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Mexico’s Catholic Church cancels Guadalupe pilgrimage over pandemic
Millions of pilgrims travel to Mexico City to celebrate the Virgin every Dec. 12.
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Black clergy, United Way to launch anti-coronavirus effort
The initiative focuses on expanding testing and increased public health education.
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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.